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Posted by Wenona Napolitano on Nov.30, 2010
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I send out a lot of holiday cards- these days many of them are e-cards for any friends and family that I have email addresses for.
But nothing says the holidays like receiving Christmas cards full of photos and letters from friends and family that live far away or some that you just don’t get to see very often anymore.
It’s an old tradition that does use a lot of resources but some people still enjoy the personal feeling and joy you get from something as simple as a card in your mailbox.
The good news is that many companies are going green- including several greeting card companies. Here are a few you can find online that offer green greetings.
My Good Greetings
My Good Greetings offers beautifully designed custom photo cards, invitations and stationary printed on 100% recycled, carbon neutral paper which is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified. They use 100% digital short-run presses which significantly reduce paper waste and emit 90% less Volatile Organic Compounds. This is the first company that I know of that offered eco-friendly photo greeting cards. You can upload your own photos and create beautiful photo greeting cards on eco-friendly paper. http://www.mygoodgreetings.com/
Doodle Greetings
All of Doodle Greetings cards are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper. They are chlorine-free and made with renewable energy. Doodle Greetings has a wide variety of fun greeting cards for any occasion including the winter holidays. Make sure to check them out if you want holiday greeting cards that are really earth friendly and “green”. http://doodle-greetings.com/
Tiny Prints
Tiny Prints has gone green. Last year they made 100% of their products and packaging eco-friendly with recycled paper. From beautiful stationery to the eco-friendly, green invitations -all of Tiny Prints cards and invitations feature luxurious recycled paper. http://www.tinyprints.com/eco-friendly-collection.htm
Paper Source
Paper Source has a line of products that are PS Green Choices, all of these products contain at least 30% post consumer recycled paper. In addition to their holiday greeting cards they sell green choices decorative and scrap book papers and green choices holiday wrapping paper . http://www.paper-source.com
Night Owl Papergoods
I adore the “modern yet folksy” style of Night Owl Paper Goods. Plus I really love the owls. They have some very awesome designs and greeting cards that are printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper. They also have cards printed on eco-harvested wood. Very adorable and extremely unique. http://nightowlpapergoods.com/
Green Shanti
For something truly unique check out Green Shanti’s line of eco-friendly greeting cards, note cards and wrapping paper handmade from Lokta Paper, cotton rags and other recycled and eco materials. The texture is amazing, rich, and detailed. True paper lovers will really adore Green Shanti. http://www.greenshanti.com/
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Article By: Wenona Napolitano
Profile: Wenona Napolitano is a freelance writer, poet and the author of The Everything Green Wedding Book. She writes everything from articles to web content. Her specialty areas include: natural health, green living, gardening, crafts and wedding planning. When not writing, Wenona loves to spend time with her family which consists of her husband, three children, and her mother (who lives right next door). Together they craft, garden and often go on treasure hunts at local antique stores, flea markets and yard sales. To relax she loves nothing better than to curl up with a blanket and a good book.
Website: http://www.everythinggreenweddings.blogspot.com
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December 2nd, 2010 on 12:12 am
Wenona, Thank you so much for the hoot out! Our personalized wood holiday cards are flying off the shelves this year… Finally, eco is in! We appreciate your support and wish y’owl a super lovely holiday season!