Great discussions around the book industry's sustainability issues at the Small Press Network conference today. From the use of enormous resources for paper, inks, plus the shipping of books (and returns), plus servers (for ebooks) leading to more emissions. Plus laminate covers and the sheer numbers of books being produced. Solutions include being more mindful about what types of books are actually published, sizing of books, use of recycled post consumer waste, formatting efficiency etc. POD printing may also be part of the solution as can print on demand rather than overprinting/wastage. Presenters included @literaryminded #AngelaMeyer #LaurenConnell #EllenForget #HollenSingleton #IndPubCon22 #books #publishing #writingcommunity #author #SPN #AusLit #SmallPressNetwork #SmallPress #sustainability