VANCOUVER TRENDZ [THURSDAY]

Paper Planet

February 7, 2008

You’re a scribbler by nature. You love toting a notebook around with you so you can record each brilliant idea you dream up instantly. You’re also passionate about protecting the environment, and feel a stab of guilt every time you put pen to paper, knowing that keeping an online journal could save an entire copse of trees.

What’s an eco-conscious writer with a yen for paper to do?

Well, you could start writing on the back of your ATM statements, or you could invest in an ecojot notebook or flip pad. The made-in-Canada stationery line is made from 100-per-cent post consumer waste paper, and their covers are printed with chlorine-free, vegetable based inks.

And no, they’re not made for hippies by hippies - but they are hip. The covers are bright and bold, embossed with birdies, flowers, stripes or polka dots - a perfect accompaniment for you, dear scribbler, and your bright and bold ideas.

Get yours at Paper-Ya!, 9-1666 Johnston St., Granville Island.
Hours: Open 10 am - 6 pm daily.

Check out the latest offering from your PSP on yesterday's Brand New. Have you entered this week's Contest yet? Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Book Warehouse.