print media
Scholastic printing & Rainforest Alliance [posted on March 23, 2007]
For the initial printing of 12 million copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in the United States, Scholastic has committed to making sure 65 percent of the 16,700 tons of paper used is FSC-certified, which means the paper comes from forestlands that are managed in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Totaling nearly 22 million pounds, this is the largest purchase of FSC-certified paper to be used in a single book printing to date. Moreover, all the paper used in the printing will contain at least 30 percent post-consumer waste fiber, with much of that verified by FSC standards as well. [Read the article here]
Ecological Guide to Paper [posted on February 17, 2007]
Paper makes up 35% of our waste stream, but only 48% of the paper products we use is recovered for recycling. That means over half the paper we use is filling up our landfills and rotting in our trash. What do to? Check out Celery Design's Ecological Guide to Paper, which hashes out the best solution for paper use and where you can get it. Get the skinny about post-consumer recycled, FSC-certified and even tree-free paper. [Celery Design's Ecological Guide to Paper] via [Green Options]
We Are What We Do: Change the World 9 to 5 [posted on December 8, 2006]
A project of wearewhatwedo.org, Change the World 9 to 5 is full of actionable items that we can each do each day to make the world a better place (and make ourselves better, too). They'd like to inspire people to use their everyday actions to change the world. Whoever they are. And wherever they are. And that includes you. [We Are What We Do: Change the World 9 to 5]
The Green Zebra [posted on December 1, 2006]
A directory, coupon book and educational resource all in one, the Green Zebra guide is San Francisco's guide to living a little more sustainably. It includes dozens of environmentally-conscious and community-oriented businesses, and offers deals on their products and services. Inside, you'll find 250 exclusive offers from organic restaurants and markets, eco-friendly retailers, spas, independent bookstores, bike shops, museums and more, so there’s something for just about everyone. [Green Zebra]
Ode Magazine [posted on November 29, 2006]
Sometimes it’s difficult to see beyond the war, poverty, exploitation and pollution that the mainstream media use to fill our view of the world. Stories of countless initiatives being launched around the globe by people devoted to justice, respect and equality. Stories that bridge the gap between thinking and doing, between rage and hope, and the painful gap between the rich and poor – and thus build peace and sustainability. That is the news that Ode promises to deliver. By reading Ode you connect to a network of positive change and inspiration. Ode points the way to knowing better, doing better and feeling better. [Ode Magazine]
Ecotecture [posted on November 29, 2006]
An El Cerrito-based online publication focusing on aspects of the ecological design field such as the re-design of cities for better ecological performance, sustainable agriculture, ecological housing, and alternative energy. Ecotecture's focus is on solutions that are already in place on a small scale, such as water recycling systems and intentional communities, and new developments in the field such as hydrogen-fuel cells, geographic information systems, and the internet. [Ecotecture]
NEED Magazine [posted on November 29, 2006]
Claiming to be the first independent magazine dedicated solely to global and domestic humanitarian issues, NEED Magazine says they "are not out to save the world, but to tell the stories of, and assist, those who are." It's an artistic hope-filled publication focusing on life changing humanitarian efforts at home and abroad, and their dynamic visual narrative is not only compelling, but also drives awareness, involvement, personal connection, and contributions. [NEED Magazine]
VegNews Magazine [posted on November 21, 2006]
Since beginning publication in 2000, this SF publication has become the most talked about vegetarian magazine. The premier magazine to focus on a vegetarian lifestyle, VegNews offers its more than 150,000 readers up-to-date information on living a compassionate and healthy lifestyle with such features as intriguing interviews, delicious recipes, travel tales, celebrity buzz, city guides, new veg products, practice advice, a global event calendar, and more. [VegNews Magazine]
ReadyMade Magazine [posted on November 21, 2006]
This Berkeley-based publication is a bimonthly print magazine for people who like to make stuff, who see the flicker of invention in everyday objects -- the perfectly round yolk in the mundane egg. Their readers are smart, upwardly-mobile, urban-minded, and environmentally-conscious. In a sharp-witted and offbeat tone, ReadyMade entertains and informs through DIY projects for fast-evolving lifestyles. [ReadyMade Magazine]
Greenlight Magazine [posted on November 21, 2006]
Premiering in 2005, this SF-based online magazine is a "guilt-free" one-stop resource for earth-friendly alternatives. greenlight provides you with information and ideas that show you how you can live well and still make a difference. Acting as a filter, Greenlight cuts through the noise to bring you the information and inspiration you need to easily turn awareness into action, to make better decisions and choices, and to live well as you improve the state of the planet. [Greenlight Magazine]
The Coffee Book [posted on November 14, 2006]
Ranging from crop to cup, The Coffee Book explores production, the history of café society, dramatic tales of high-stakes international trade, health aspects, the industry's major players, and the specialty coffee revolution, including the very latest developments in sustainable coffee. Learn more about what your coffee goes through from bean to brew, including the best sustainable practices for enjoying your daily buzz. [The Coffee Book]
Weisenbach Specialty Printing [posted on November 13, 2006]
Specializing in full-service custom printing, Weisenbach Specialty Printing has been using soy inks and recycled paper since 1989, and were the first company to specialize in recycled promotional products. Since then, they've gained recognition for their environmentally responsible commercial printing and recycled promotional products, proving that sustainable practices are better for business, people and the planet. [Weisenbach Specialty Printing]
Motto Magazine [posted on November 13, 2006]
Founded from the belief that it's impossible to have a meaningful life without meaningful work, Motto Magazine is focused on how to build a career (or even an entire company) with a deep sense of mission. It's the magazine that believes that people want their careers to stand for more than a paycheck, and that everyone has the right to seek out the work life that makes them happy. [Motto Magazine]
WorldChanging: The Book [posted on November 1, 2006]
From consumer consciousness to a new vision for industry; non-toxic homes to refugee shelters; microfinance to effective philanthropy; socially responsible investing to starting a green business; citizen media to human rights; ecological economics to climate change, Worldchanging: A Users Guide for the 21st Century is 600 pages of the most comprehensive, cutting-edge look at what's possible in the near future -- if we decide to make it so. [Worldchanging: A Users Guide to the 21st Century]
HAND/EYE [posted on October 24, 2006]
The magazine of Aid to Artisans, HAND/EYE Magazine enters the world of art publishing to emphasize the design and beauty of handmade things and to celebrate their makers, artisans around the world. The two main goals of the mag are to describe and support the work of Aid to Artisans and "to transform the understanding of what is possible through artisans and artistry...the humanity carried in handmade goods is extraordinary." [HAND/EYE]
