Buying new things is one of life’s small pleasures but where can you find sustainable stationary? There is nothing better than kitting yourself out with a new pencil case, filled with all kinds of pens that you can use to write in your stunning new notebook.
Stationary is great, but a lot of it is made with plastic, unnecessary boxing and toxic components. This is why there are an array of upcoming businesses that offer sustainable stationary which is much better for the environment. So now, you can buy new stationary and minimise the waste.
Ponderlily
Buying sustainably shouldn’t mean that you have to sacrifice luxury. This is where Ponderlily come in. They offer higher-priced stationary, including recycled notebooks bound with 100% rayon covers and, where ink has been used, it is a vegetable-based one.
You can purchase a variety of products from Ponderlily from classy journals to planning paper. There is even the option to welcome your friends and family into the world of sustainable stationary with gifts and cards.
Heart & Parcel
This small business, located in Northeast Hampshire, is making waves for their amazing products that are also made from 100% recycled materials. Their storage and stationary products are all handcrafted, with eco-friendly dyes and are even all vegan friendly as well.
In an attempt to mix their love of pattern and design with sustainability, Heart & Parcel’s motto is: “Beautiful, sustainable products at sensible prices.”
Heart & Parcel offer affordable items from stunning storage boxes to pen pots. The shop is even currently running a sale, so be sure to check them out.
Protect The Planet
Protect The Planet encourage you to buy “guilt-free pleasures”. They label their products as such because many of them are biodegradable, made from recycled materials and are generally eco-friendly.
Their stationary line is vast, so you can really get into it. From note holders to paperclips, notebooks and even extendable bookshelves. Protect The Planet is a great combination of sustainability mixed with affordability.
Papier
Founded in 2015, Papier creates made-to-order stationary products from planners to save the dates. Operating on a made-to-order system drastically reduces waste.
While Papier does have in-house designers, they also work closely with up-and-coming artists. This allows aspiring designers to get their work out there whilst also being aware of sustainability by working with a company who is conscious of such issues.
As you can see, there are plenty of easy ways to find sustainable stationary so you can do great things for the planet while also adding some sparkle to your journaling.