The concept of letterpress first surfaced more than a thousand years ago when woodblock printing became a medium for expressing spirituality in Eastern civilizations. After Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, this technique evolved and became the standard method throughout the 19th century. Although less widely used today, letterpress printing has emerged again as an art form. Fortunately, there are green options.

Here’s a list of the five fabulous resources to help spread the word.

With extensive customization options, Bella Figura is a great …

Tags: bamboo , Bella Figura , Bird Dog Press , cotton , eco friendly , EcoEtsy , Julie Holcomb , letterpress , Smock , stationery , Sweet Beets

1 Comment |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark

Most people will require the services of a commercial printer at some stage in their lives. (Perhaps you need business cards for your new green career!) What questions should you ask in order to make sure you are choosing the best option, not only for you but for the environment, as well?

Does the printer have any certifications in environmental management, such as the ISO 14001 Environmental Management, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) award and the …

Tags: business cards , environment , recycled paper , stationery

3 Comments |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark

Send your holiday thank you’s promptly with these lovely sustainable cards. Artisans from Salay Handmade Paper in the Philippines help out local farmers by collecting cogon grass that grows among the crops in their fields and craft cards, albums, picture frames and more from these wild plants.

Before this non-governmental organization was formed, the inhabitants of Mindanao had endured dire financial difficulties throughout years of political unrest. In response to this crisis, entrepreneur Loreta Rafisura founded the People’s Economic Council, consisting of …

Tags: cards , cogon grass , paper supplies , Salay Handmade , stationery , sustainable

Add Comment |

Link to this post |

|

Bookmark