Better Paper is a project of Green America and focuses on paper production and consumption economy that repairs, rather than damages, our environment while creating sustainable jobs for the community. Better Paper seeks out collaboration among paper manufacturers, merchants, investors, businesses, nonprofits and consumers to achieve the vision of a wider use of socially and environmentally responsible paper.

For example, Better Paper helps advise magazines about how to switch to recycled paper and promotes magazines that have already made a commitment to eco-friendly production practices. Better Paper magazine participants are printed on recycled and/or FSC-certified papers. Because recycled paper use helps …read more

I had forgotten for a brief spell how much I love 1000 Words Photography.   From the breathtaking work of showcased artists to the interviews and book reviews, it is a quarterly treat for the eyes.

Recently I found that Photojojo has listed it as one of the 10 online photography magazines we love.  It is listed first, which I’m not sure means it’s the absolute favorite or not.  But guess what…it does mean that there are nine more online magazines for you to check out there.  Plus some runners up!

In a previous post we looked at some ways to green your magazine reading experience. Now I thought a list of cool green magazine reads might be in order. Browse and see if you find something new to adore. Also, if you like, leave a comment about your favorite green magazine.

Boho Magazine – Fashion, beauty, style, cool gear and more, all green flavored. Ethically made as well (the first magazine ever to use 100% recycled paper, packaging and inks). Read my Boho review.
Mother Earth News – I love this magazine. All sorts of cool tips about sustainable, and often, …read more

Can magazines be green? It depends. Overall, magazines constitute a large amount of paper use, which of course affects trees, many are printed with toxic ink, and the manufacturing process uses up energy and resources as well. That said, if you’re addicted to long soaks in the tub with a good magazine, try these tips below to green the experience.

Subscribe to fewer magazines – do you really need to read 15 fashion mags? Would five be ok? Probably.
Narrow your magazines – if you notice that you only read some magazines a little, cancel them.
Subscribe online – many magazines now offer …read more

Have you checked out the great online magazine, Junk Market Style ?
It’s from the same team that produces CraftStylish, but Junk Market Style is for those crafters who like to get a little more… creative with their materials.

They have great tutorials and how-tos like how to store ribbons .  Got some vintage sewing supplies hanging around?  Check out their suggestions for using them to decorate your home.   This burlap window panel is a suggested craft for fall or Halloween, but I think it would work year-round, just play with the colors!
image: Junk Market Style