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There is a threat to the permanence of books in the United States. It is the rise of the use of groundwood papers in hardcover trade books.

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Groundwood vs. Permanent Paper

Permanent Paper Groundwood
Meets ANSI standards for permanence Does not meet ANSI standards; contains more than 1% lignin
Paper is designed to stand the test of time Paper is more disposable in nature
Maintains its aesthetic properties from the day of printing and sale Will yellow within weeks, especially when exposed to light or heat
Higher-quality performance in printing Potential printing problems from linting; reduced efficiency in printing process
Will last for generations—you may pass down to children, grandchildren for generations Will not last for generations; may not be able to last even one generation
Paper may be recycled many times without degradation Paper may only be recycled 3-4 times before losing all usability as fiber