That’s the premise behind new program Eco Libris.

They explain:

About 20 Million trees are cut down annually for virgin paper used for the production of books sold in the U.S. alone. That’s definitely a problem – trees are one of the most valuable natural resources we have. They literally form the foundations of many natural systems and provide us with numerous benefits (carbon dioxide absorption, soil and water conservation, avalanche control, desertification prevention to name a few).

Eco-Libris is providing you now with a simple and affordable way to do something about it. All you have to do is to choose how many books you want to balance out with Eco-Libris, pay for it online, and a tree will be planted for each of these books.

Buy teaming up with renowned organizations like Sustainable Harvest International, RIPPLE Africa and The Alliance for International Reforestation, you know your tree is going to be planted (and maybe even loved!).

It’s a great premise, and one that makes feel feel better about all those books I buy. Being a grad student is not very eco-friendly!

via groovy green