With a new year having just begun, many of us are looking for a new planner to help us stay organized. Those of us who are environmentally-minded may not immediately think of looking for eco-friendly planners. We all know about eco-friendly products like water bottles, reusable straws, and bamboo utensils. But many people don’t realize that there are many eco-friendly planners out there that can help reduce waste and be more sustainable.
If you are looking for a new planner, now is a great time to consider a low- or zero-waste planner. Eco-friendly planners help support the environment with the following features:
- Ethical manufacturing
- Sustainably packaging
- Made from recycled materials
- Planners are recyclable or compostable
- Made from non-toxic, all-natural materials
5 Zero-Waste Planners to Keep Yo
These planners help reduce your carbon footprint and support a more sustainable lifestyle without sacrificing what you love about traditional planners.u Organized
Let’s take a look at some of the most popular and effective zero-waste planners on the market today. You may be surprised at just how many great options there really are.
- Green Dreamers Planner
The Green Dreamers Planner is a great eco-friendly alternative to traditional planners. With both dated and undated pages, it is versatile and easy to customize. The planner features quotes, weekly reflections, and features important eco-friendly awareness dates. This charming planner is made from 100% recycled paper and soy-based inks. The linen fabric cover reduces waste and supports reforestation.
- The Self Care Planner
If you enjoy a planner that offers more than just a calendar, The Self Care Planner is a great choice. This planner tracks important dates and events, but also has sections for daily gratitude, meal planning, water intake, sleep, exercise, and mood tracking. The Self Care Planner is handmade in the USA using sustainable, ethically sourced paper.
- Letter C Design Planner
The Letter C Design Planner is a simple design, but is not lacking in charm or character. The kraft paper planner features undated pages that allow you to really customize your days, weeks, and months. The planner is available in weekly, monthly, or yearly format; or you can choose a five-year planner to reduce your annual cost. All Letter C Design planners are made from recycled kraft paper and cardstock.
- Wisdom Supply Co. Weekly Planner
Wisdom Supply Co. is a planner manufacturer that is unlike pretty much every other brand. These planners are made from 100% recyclable materials. They are also recyclable themselves. These planners come in multiple sizes and feature artful designs on the covers. They are handcrafted in the USA in small batches.
- Plantable Seeded Calendar
You can’t get much more eco-friendly than a planner that you can plant and grow into new life. The Plantable Seeded Calendar features a monthly spread on each page. Once the month is complete, simply plant it and watch it grow. The 100% recycled paper is embedded with swan river daisy seeds. The calendar is seeded in such a way that you can enjoy the growth and blooms throughout the year as you plant each page. Now that is zero-waste at its core!
As you can see, there are low- and zero-waste planners available to suit most every style, need, and budget. If you are environmentally conscious, these planners will help you reduce waste and your individual carbon footprint.