• by Jennifer Coleman , August 23, 2006

Environmental enthusiasts were hopeful when Vanity Fair and Elle magazines each announced they would produce their May 2006 "green" issues on 100 percent recycled paper to coincide with Earth Day. Reportedly due to cost and timing, neither magazine followed through in full, though Elle did save a few trees by printing 10 percent of its issue on post-consumer recycled paper with the help of advertiser Aveda.