Why do environmentalists waste trees by using paper for their protest signs?

Question

Why do environmentalists waste trees by using paper for their protest signs?

Answer 1

They have to use paper to get their message out to people.

If they didn't make flyers or posters and things not as many people would know about whatever it is that they are doing.

Answer 2

Paper doesn't waste trees because paper factories plant trees for the express purpose of making them into paper.  No forest has been cut down to be made into paper for a very long time.

Answer 3

maybe they are recycling it. it is more better to use paper than to use electronic materials because electronic materials contributes more pollution to the environment. but of course, they are doing something about it. they are not really environmentalists if they just throw used paper in the trash can.

have a nice day!

Answer 4

grate point.

Answer 5

i make my signs with canvas TYVM!

Answer 6

Trees are a renewable resource. Check out the website of one of the worlds largest lumber companies, Weyerhauser and learn about that company replants trees around the world. Paper is biodegradable in water so it is not a problem to the environment. Both are natural and return to the earth in a non threatening entity.

Answer 7

What are they supposed to use for their protest signs? Maybe they're recycling the paper when they're done with it.

Answer 8

Yeah! They should carry white erase boards or an etch-a-sketch!!