How the Physical Distribution of Digital Goods Impacts the Environment

Here is a great article written by Carolyn Pritchard.

Even though our service is targeted at pre-release promos, this article talks about CD's in general.

She says, "CDs and DVDs are made from materials including polycarbonate plastic, petroleum-based lacquer and paints, aluminum and other metals. These materials release chemicals that contribute to environmental and health problems as well as global warming, both when they are produced and when they are destroyed."

and later continues, "Eliminating the physical distribution of digital goods is an excellent way for companies in many industries to reduce their impact on the environment. The impact is twofold; locally (smog, landfill, etc.) and globally (green house gas emissions)."

Read more here: http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/16/how-the-physical-distribution-of-digital-goods-impacts-the-environment/