Start the year right with earth-friendly journals and stationery
by Sharline Bareng, Staff Writer
The hottest trend you can ever follow these days is to go green. In 2008, some of us got into the green habit of using eco-friendly shopping bags and buying fashion and beauty products made of sustainable materials.
Another way to expand that all-new green habit is through your choice of those ubiquitous paper products on your desk—from journals and calendars to nifty note cards, such as these products by MDM Design & Indie Art Stationery Co.
Aside from being handcrafted by trained young Filipino artisans, MDM products use earth-friendly materials such as canvass fabrics, eco-safe inks, and mixed recycled paper fibers. Their unique designs also make for beautiful all-occasion gifts and personal paraphernalia you won’t find elsewhere.
You can start planning for the New Year with the 2009 Desk Calendar (P270), which features 12 colorful MDM tree artwork designs and environmental campaigns. Check out more eco-friendly products after the jump.
For those who like to keep her desk in order, MDM’s Pen & Pencil Box Set (P195) would be a nice keeper for writing materials. This hand-constructed pencil holder made from canvass fabric is available in violet tulle, horizon blue, golden mango, and green glow, each with a distinct tree artwork.
MDM’s Pen & Pencil Box Set (P195)
If you still love to write in longhand, these pretty Note Cards Set in Weaved Paper Envelope (P170) can lend a personal, artistic touch to your letters and love notes—especially on the Day of Hearts, which is less than two months away. Each set contains 12 pieces of 4″ x 4.5″ note cards encased in a brown label weaved recycled paper envelope.
Note Cards Set in Weaved Paper Envelope (P170)
Scrapbook junkies and journal keepers would also love the Accordion Book (P220), a 7.5″ x 5.25″ 16-page book made from used canvass fabrics. This beautiful book is available in violet tulle, horizon blue, golden mango, and green glow. With its trademark MDM tree artwork design, who wouldn’t enjoy writing diary entries on this pretty notebook?
Accordion Book (P220)
MDM Design & Indie Art Stationery products are available at the Ayala Museum and the Filipinas Heritage Library in Makati City; Museo Pambata in Roxas Boulevard, Manila; Fully Booked and Powerbooks outlets; and Echostore, G/F Serendra Piazza (facing Market! Market!), Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. You can also visit their website for bazaar schedules.