Blog: Green Forests, Cool Planet

The US Postal Service is proposing cutting back its delivery service from six to five days per week. Which day would be cut from the delivery schedule is not yet known, but I’ve read Saturday or Tuesday. The reason? Budget crisis – an issue not new to the US Post office.

Whatever the reasoning, at this day in age, I think this reduction in the mail delivery schedule makes great sense. Many people today are using the internet to connect with friends and family, to receive and pay bills, and to learn about new products and ideas. In fact, in 2008, the US Postal Service delivered 9 billion fewer pieces of mail compared to 2007. Though not so great for the postmaster, this is clearly great news for trees! Cutting back delivery service will, I hope, encourage the use of modern communication technology, making us all less dependent on paper mail, and improving our environment. Think about the C02 emissions from all of the little (and big) mail trucks that wouldn’t be making their way around our neighborhoods and across our states on Saturdays (or Tuesdays).

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