Why You Should Stop Buying Newspapers

The environment is always one of those topics that people love to hold rallies and marches for. Everyday some genius comes up with some brand new idea that 's going to save our O-Zone, stop air pollution, and maybe even end our need for the hated "foreign oil." Of all the ideas I've heard of through the years there is one that seems to never come up from the large environmental groups in the country.

People should stop buying newspapers.

It's really very simple. Don't have the newspaper delivered to your house anymore. If you walk or take the train to work listen to music or the radio instead of reading the newspaper. There are many alternatives that could be considered and plenty of reasons why they should be. Here are the top reasons why you should stop purchasing newspapers.

First reason to stop buying newspapers: The Environment

I get that many newspapers are recycled and what not. However, be honest with yourself. Imagine all the garbage that would be eliminated if millions of people just stopped buying newspapers. Then, of course, there is the energy that is used to run the machines that create the newspapers, not to mention the pollution created by these machines. There is no plus to the environment to be found in the existence of newspapers.

Second reason to stop buying newspapers: It's Old News

By the time the newspaper is printed in the morning several news stories have occurred. Chances are the story you're reading has seen some sort of update by the time you buy a paper. For example, if I had bought today's newspaper I would have learned that Jose Reyes was injured in last night's game (that's not even a guarantee since the game ended so late). However, I can read an article on Mets.com this morning that gives much more information on the health of one of my favorite players. Which story would you rather read?

Chances are that if you're reading this it is on a computer that you own. Therefore, if you want an update on what's going on in the world you can check CNN, MSNBC, or even Fox News and read stories from the AP in seconds. Why spend time flipping through the paper when all the information you want is a click away?