Looking for a planner while trying to reduce your environmental impact? Check out these eco-friendly planners that are functional and better for the planet.
Planners can help keep us more organized but they also require a lot of materials to make. It’s something you will only have for about a year so it can end up being a lot of waste.
One option is to make your own planner and use recycled paper and a binder you already have on hand or that is made using recycled material and can be used over and over. Etsy is a great place to find planner insert options.
You can also just use apps on your phone or computer. This option works really well for some people but others prefer to have a paper planner.
Thankfully there are many eco-friendly planner options out there now. More and more planners are starting to use recycled paper and soy-based inks.
Eco-Friendly Planners
Here are some of the eco-friendly planner options and the features that make them eco-friendly.
Bullet Journal
- You can use any notebook, including the one you already have.
- Create only pages you will use so no wasted paper.
- It can last more than one year.
Starting Price: Free
Freedom Planner
- Made in the USA
- 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper
- Vegetable Based Inks
Starting Price: $29
Ink + Volt
- Made in the USA
- Soy-Based Inks
- Rainforest Friendly Paper
Starting Price: $26
House of Doolittle
- Made in the USA
- 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper, FSC Certified
- Soy-Based Inks
Starting Price: $6
At-A-Glance
- 30% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper
- 30% Post-Consumer Recycled Cover
- 90% Post-Consumer Recycled Wire
Starting Price: $17
Blue Sky
- 50% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper
- Soy-based ink
Starting Price: $6
No matter what option you choose, be sure it’s one you will use. It can be tempting to buy a lot of planners, there are so many cute ones out there, but if they aren’t functional for you then it’s a waste.
When looking at other planners look for things like recycled paper, soy-based ink, and limited plastic. Also, consider how easy it can be recycled when you are done with it.
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