I do NOT run a “paperless” office, that’s for sure. I try to be reasonable with my use of paper at work and at home, but I still seem to be surrounded - and sometimes overwhelmed - by paper.

Recently, I was lucky enough to conduct a “slow motion” interview with Mandy Haggith, the author of Paper Trails, a book that really challenged me. I really enjoyed her writing style, it’s light, personal, and informative. It was hard reading though.

By the time I got to Chapter 10, I was wondering how I was going to make a career change since I’ve been in the printing and mailing industry for more than 25 years. Read Mandy Haggith, author of Paper Trails, Speaks to WTT.

Here is what her publisher had to say about Paper Trails:

Join Mandy Haggith on a journey to the heart of the global paper industry, traveling from the pristine forests and managed plantations of Canada, Russia and Indonesia to the pulp mills and paper factories of China and Britain, and the end users in businesses, governments, schools and homes throughout the world.

Pursuing the paper trail from forest to landfill, she uncovers the origins, multiple uses and disposal of this everyday product and gives a fascinating new perspective on the paper industry’s dirtiest secrets, from environmental devastation to human rights abuses. You’ll discover the truth about the paper we use every day and the simple, practical steps you can take to minimize your own paper trail.

Then if you haven’t had enough, take a look at this video, Paper’s Secret Life.

Once you’ve read Mandy’s book and seen this video, you’ll never look at a paper towel, a facial tissue, or a piece of copy paper the same way again.