Are Yellow Pages Green?

In most parts of the country, there’s been a dramatic increase in phone book deliveries to households and businesses over the past decade.  It’s encouraging to note that these companies have an eye toward the environment.  According to industry statistics, 40% of paper used in yellow page directories is recycled.  Publishers also try to work with environmental organizations to establish best practices for publication and distribution. 

Here’s possibly the best news of all.  To opt out of receiving some of the books you get, visit www.yellowpagesoptout.com and enter your zip code to generate a list of known distributors in your area.  Finally, to recycle your old books, check the front and back sections of the book.  That’s where information is usually listed.