A list of eco-friendly Australian and New Zealand stationery brands
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Words by Samantha Hogan
Shop local and eco-friendly with these stationery brands.
Sourcing local and sustainably-minded brands can be exhausting. Greenwashing has become an ever-present instrument for misleading the consumer–and although we are lucky to have many transparent fashion and beauty labels in Australia and New Zealand, it seems as though stationery has been left behind.
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But why should we only care about what’s in our wardrobes and on our skin? And as more of us than ever before work from home, it’s about time we gave our desks a little attention. To help you out, I went on a quest to find local and planet-friendly stationery that also looks good, so you don’t have to.
Made of Tomorrow
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New Zealand design lovers Matt and Dan are behind Made of Tomorrow. The brand’s made-to-last products are created using local suppliers and sustainable materials. Track your impact after purchasing a coffee cup notebook or get brainstorming on one of its iconic clear boards. Recycling where possible and using minimal plastic, its designs are sleek, functional and friendly to the planet.
Karst
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Sydney-based label Karst is 100 per cent tree-free and redefines the limits when it comes to the stationery game. Water-proof paper made of stone and woodless pencils are just some of its genius products. Whether you go bold or neutral with colour or you like your diary cover hard or soft, Karst offers a wide selection of unique designs.
Notely
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Notely has a range of products that are simple, sustainable and feel great too. It designs, prints and binds all its products in Australia and proudly supports Australian artists through regular collabs. Plus, when you purchase a Notely product you are also funding plantings, maintenance and restoration programs for Australian rainforests.
Paper Society
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Turn your goals into reality with Paper Society’s extensive range of luxurious planning products. Check out its warm and minimalist collections that are designed and printed in Australia on 100 per cent recycled paper made from post-consumer waste.
Earth Greetings
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Earth Greetings is a carbon-neutral, solar-powered business that treads lightly when it comes to printing, paper and packaging. The brand uses eco-friendly vegetable-based inks, 100 per cent recycled paper and naked shipping methods, so you’ll feel weightless with one of its products under your arm.
Eco Pen Club
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It’s hard to get your hands on a decent environmentally-friendly pen, but Eco Pen Club has got you covered. Created to reduce plastic and reach zero waste, these pens are made with recycled kraft paper and non-toxic ink. Eco Pen Club don’t just create pens though – for every order you place it plants one tree!
Frank
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Created out of a yearning to create positive change, Frank gives back to the community in a real way. For every purchase, Frank donates an exercise book to a child living in poverty in New Zealand. Frank not only does good – its products also feel and look great. Discover its range of designs that play with pastels, geometric patterns and delicate gold foil here.
Words with Heart
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Responsibly designed and manufactured in Australia, Words with Heart is your one-stop location for eco-friendly stationery, personalised business cards, swing tags and more. The brand prints on 100 per cent recycled paper with vegetable-based non-toxic inks and it doesn’t stop there. Words with Heart is a social enterprise that funds education for women and girls across Africa and Asia, so for every purchase you can track in measurable time how many days of education you’ve contributed to.
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