Filed under: Paper
Not every print job is going to be right for using paper stock with recycled fibers. So how can you use paper with virgin fibers and not develop a huge guilt complex? Look for papers that are FSC-certified. That means the trees used to make that paper were grown in forests that are responsibly managed from environmental, social, and economic standpoints. Find out more about the Forest Stewardship Council.
Filed under: Project Concepts
Before you start a new design project, ask yourself that question. Consider that some projects could be done entirely on the web, eliminating the need for paper, ink, and the energy to create and ship them. Here’s a list of 10 other questions you should ask at the beginning of every new assignment, so you start out on the right environmental foot.
Filed under: Classes & Resources
The national chapter of AIGA encourages the discussion of sustainable design practices to continue on a local level. First, Seattle needs to have a Green Salon established, so there’s an on-going venue for getting together with other designers who share your interest in treading more lightly on the planet. Then, as a next step, you’ll need to join and participate. But first things first: Here information on how to set up a Green Salon.
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It’s to late to attend the School of Visual Concepts’ all-day workshop: 101 Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth, held May 30, 2007, but you can download a flyer to see what you missed. You can also keep your eye out for free events like this in your community. A good place to watch for them is treehugger.com. And if you know of any, post a comment and share the love.
