Fall Fashion on Ecouterre

After discovering ECOUTERRE, a serious eco fashion site, we got caught up watching video after video of the new collections recently previewed in NY at the Designers & Agents Show, and, during Fashion Week.

We love that eco fashion is transcending to an atelier and couture level. The line is blurring and even designs that remain true to their indigenous ethnic roots are reaching new heights of sophistication.

From lady like silhouettes and detail to casual comfort designs are as diverse as the inspirations they draw from. Take a look...

From the Green Room at Designers & Agents

Lady-like granola glam- love the collar, which is detachable.

Easy organic comfort from Anja


100% Recycled bag from Ecoalf


Indigenous pattern handwoven bag by Wayuu Taya






On a high fashion note- Edun at Fall Fashion Week in NY
Bono and wife Ali Hewson continue to amaze...

And more couture: The Future of Fashion from The GreenShows

Fashion, by design, is controversial as it represents conspicuous consumption and waste. It's great to see more focus and legitimate balance- many of these pieces re-use and have implemented augmented sustainable practices. Young companies positioning themselves to generate fundamental changes in the fashion industry are gaining ground, focus and ultimately just may achieve a shift in what now still seems an oxymoron- sustainable fashion.

All images and video links via ECOUTERRE- if you're a fashionista and haven't visited this site- it's a must!!

Oh Happy Day Blog is Having a Contest

Oh la la! Just announced: The oh so fabulous OH HAPPY DAY BLOG is having a great Paris Trip for 2 Giveaway on their blog - read the details there and Bon Chance!

Logo image via Oh Happy Day blog

USDA Cooks Up New Nutrtition Icon

Farewell, food pyramid! The USDA revealed it's hot new icon that will dish out a quick bite of nutritional advice to the consumer.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled a replacement to the much-maligned food pyramid this morning, trashing the rainbow-striped triangle with a staircase edge to serve up a simple circle design that evokes a dinner plate. This good taste graphic is sure to be an improvement over the 1990's design debacle that was too complex for the average parent/teacher, let alone child/student. You can read more here, at the USDA website.

Here's hoping for happy meals that are healthier, greener, and tasty! Bon Apetit!

NSS Meetup on YouTube

Check out this vid: YouTube - National Stationery Show 2011 Meetup

Sponsored by: The Knot, Felt & Wire, Mohawk, Green Paper Company, Kelly Guenther Studio, Mom Inc. Daily, Anthology, Wendelline Papers, The Curated Group, ...

Fun event at the very cool Brooklyn Winery- Thanks to Erika from Delphine Press for organizing and to all for including Green Paper Company!

National Stationery Show 2011

The National Stationery Show has officially begun and it's off to a great start! The show floor is crowded, lots of new and tried and true vendors and an excited energy abounds- Ccear signs that the economy is recovering and that paper is not only trendy, but more than ever, a form of self expression!

Here's a glimpse of our booth at this years show- it's simple and less elaborate than in the past but oh so functional. We went from a 3 day set up to a 1 day set up! The booth has always been very eco-conscious in design but this year we are particularly proud that our "walls" are made of our 100% recycled packing paper. When we, (literally) tear down the booth- we'll bring the "walls" back with us and use them for shipping product. Who knows- your next order may contain a little piece of our booth!

We've had a great response to our new colors Solar Power and Caribbean (Row 3 on the photo above) and people are rockin' on Pebble, a great new textured 100% PCW white and also, lovin' linen.

If you are at the show be sure to stop by and say hello: BOOTH #2057

National Stationery Show

We're in NYC- Prepped and ready for this year's National Stationery Show! We'll be featuring these new products and can't wait to see you there: BOOTH #2057

The office and shipping departments are closed until next Friday, but we're available by phone and e-mail throughout the show- (614) 633-797 / sales@greenpapercompany.com

If you're not attending the show, be sure to contact us for updated color swatches...

Colorful Papers. All Green.

Go Green Forever Stamps

Here at Green Paper Company, we're lovin' the new Forever stamp by the US Postal Service!

Issued just in time for Earth Day 2011, the Go Green (Forever®) stamps illustrate that small steps—from fixing a leak to planting a tree—can have a big impact on our environment. Here's what else they say about their new stamp release:

"Big environment. Big issues. Little you. If you feel as if there's not much one person can do to make a positive impact on the environment—just take a look at these Go Green (Forever®) stamps. They illustrate simple things we each can do every day. With only a few small changes to the way we live.

Out of milk? Walk or bike to the store. Repair that drippy faucet—the noise was driving you crazy, anyway. Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs. Put on a sweater instead of turning up the thermostat. Sun dry your sheets—they'll smell wonderful!

Is it enough to make a difference? Absolutely. Recycling just one aluminum can reduces waste—and saves enough energy to run a computer for three hours. Multiply that by 10—or 200—cans. Simple insulation like caulking or weatherstripping pays for itself with reduced utility bills within one year. Properly inflating your car tires improves gas mileage by as much as three percent. You're not just saving the environment, you're saving—period. Suddenly small steps seem pretty big.

Best of all, once you've started thinking—and acting—green, you'll feel proud that you've been part of a big change. "Home" just got greener. Thanks to you.

Go Green, a pane of 16 stamps, is the Postal Service's social awareness issue for 2011. Award-winning animator, filmmaker, and illustrator Eli Noyes worked with Art Director Derry Noyes on his first stamp project, using a colorful, playful style to convey the message that every American can take simple actions to conserve energy and improve the environment. "

Another great way to save on excess- Forever stamps hold their value. These Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate. Less stamps=less waste. We especially love how they look with our envelopes- so next time it calls for snail mail- green stamps are the perfect accessory!

Earth Day 2011

Earth Day Greetings!

Here are 8 of our fave sites that educate and celebrate the day:

National Geographic Earth Day 2011

Earth Day Events in Your Area

A Billion Acts of Green

Earth Day Network

Earth Day Network/Canopy Project

Times Square/Earth Day

Text to Plant Trees

Nature Conservancy's Carbon Footprint Calculator

To Dye For Easter Eggs, Naturally!

Whomever said don't put all your eggs in one basket had obviously not seen this month's Country Living Magazine which featured truly amazing Easter eggs by Sonia Bauer.

To start off, these eggs are not your grandmother's Easter palette- soft neutrals add a seldom seen Easter elegance that are the perfect counterpoint to jellybean pastelles.

Best of all, these eggs are dyed with all natural vegetable dyes brewed up stove top in the kitchen.

The Country Living cover was inspired by a post last Easter by Sonia Bauer on her blog Big Sis Lil Sis - it has incredible how to's with great photos incorporating ferns and flowers turning them into templates and treasures.

With Easter just around the corner, hop on over to these sites and with a bit of prep work your Easter baskets will brim with handcrafted lovelies!

Be sure to read the articles here:

Sonia Bauer's Recipe for All-Natural Egg Dyes in Country Living

Sonia Bauer's article about her cover story

BIGSISLILSIS.COM 2010 ARTICLE {Detailed How To's and Recipes}


Photos: bigsislilsis.com
Country Living cover photo: countryliving.com

Cherry Blossoms

Bill was in Washington last week shot these beautiful pix. It may be snowing one day and summery the next but somehow Mother Nature never let's us down. Right on schedule the cherry blossoms burst forth and reassure us that Spring really is just around the corner...

Photos: William Menke