Enviro-Friendly Printers

Well you wouldn’t think it would be so difficult to find an environmentally friendly printer, would you? I mean it's not like I live in the boon docks. I live in Atlanta. Most places I called were just silent on the other end. Soy ink? Vegetable based ink? 100% post-consumer product, what’s that? Oiy!

I decided to call some paper companies near me. Found one that recycles 10,000 tons of paper sludge a year. I figured they could help or at least lead me to someone who could.

Sure enough, I got two leads for printers and a basic education on the story behind vegetable based inks. Seems they use 5% linseed oil by-product and the other 95% is still pertroleum based. That’s the only way to get the ink to dry. However, a soy based ink is 80% soy and a much better option.

I was overjoyed when one of the printers could match my color choice with soy ink and was able to print on 100% post-consumer card stock.

Just keep in mind that soy based inks are a bit lighter and you may want to consider a heavier font but overall, I am totally pleased and proud of my new business cards.

Rain Barrel Easter Basket

Today as we were leaving Whole Foods, a lady was having a rain barrel loaded into the back of her SUV. I commented, "Oh you're getting a rain barrel, how exciting!" She replied, "I already have one and love it. This is a gift for my son. It's going to be his Easter basket this year". What a FABULOUS idea. As the hatch of her SUV was lowered, we happily noticed it was a hybrid. Yeah!