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Are wall and desk calendars becoming extinct because of the convenience of using the calendar on your computer or handheld device? Or, maybe you've decided to forgo them because of all the paper and plastic used in manufacturing wall and desk calendars?
I have transitioned mostly to digital calendars, but I still like the look and feel of a wall or desk calendar. Although I am happy when I am the recipient of a nicely designed calendar, the idea disposing of the plastic wrapping and the excess paper usage makes these calendars not so green.
Let's dust off those dinosaurs, and reconsider an eco-friendly calendar that can be physically written on, or glanced at without firing up your computer or phone. When you crack open one of these stylishly designed eco-calendars, you're sure to feel like seizing the day.
Eco-Friendly Calendars
Plantable Calendar
These Botanical PaperWorks' plantable paper calendars from Olive Barn are "tree-free" (no trees were cut down to make this plantable paper). The base fiber is 100% post-consumer waste, and the paper is made with pure North American wildflower seeds by skilled papermakers paid a living wage in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Sustainable Wood Calendar
Alan Henderson and Jennifer Tatham make sustainable hand letter-pressed wooden goodies. These eco-chic wall and desk calendars are made from sustainably harvested birch wood.
Danny Seo's Do Just One Thing Calendar
In his crafty recycled paper calendars, eco-style guru, Danny Seo showcases clever upcycling projects and tips for going green at home. Danny's inventive and crafty approach towards recycling showcases clever upcycled projects and tips anybody can do to go green at home.
Chalkboard Wall Calendar
This DIY chalkboard calendar by Martha Stewart Living can be customized by using eco-friendly low-VOC colored blackboard paint such as HudsonPaint, which comes in lots of cool color and various shades to match any decor.
This DIY simple handy blackboard calendar is a smaller alternative.
5 More Green Calendar Ideas
1. Create your own green calendars from photos.
2. Love the look of this rolling pin calendar from World Wide Bakery, but how would you use it?
3. Print this calendar template on recycled paper and color by hand.
4. Tea towels make for some beautiful reusable calendars.
5. Beautiful Paper has a nice round-up of beautifully designed calendars on their site.
