Proud to be Green

At Unexpected Paperie, we are passionate about conserving this beautiful planet.

After all, it’s where we live
and play.

Here are just a few things we do everyday to minimize our carbon footprint.

• Our studio is 100% wind-powered.
• Most of the paper we offer you is made of 30% - 100% recycled material, is chlorine-free, and is made in the USA using renewable energy sources (hydro or wind power) by a paper mill that recognizes sustainable forestry. 
  
• We heat our studio using passive solar energy, and a wood stove on extra-chilly days, which significantly reduces the amount of energy we use.
• Our printer is energy-efficient certified, and uses ink instead of toner (toner emits harmful chemicals into the atmosphere which negatively affect our health and air quality).
• We refill our printer ink cartridges instead of purchasing new ones, drastically cutting down on plastic consumption.
• We use energy-efficient light bulbs throughout the studio.
• We walk to work, eliminating a gas-guzzling commute.
• In an effort to minimize deliveries (trucks=gas=pollution), we’ve carefully selected just a few vendors to purchase all of our supplies from.  We also consolidate project orders when possible to reduce truck deliveries.
• We do all our errands in one trip, taking the bus when possible.
• We reuse boxes and packing materials all the time.  While our packaging presentation is beautiful on the inside, don’t be surprised if your items arrive in a pre-used box.
• We conserve at every opportunity – water, heat, and light (the studio is flooded with natural light all day long).
• To clean the studio, we use earth-friendly products and washcloths instead of disposable paper towels.
• We use both sides of every sheet of printer paper, and then recycle it when done.
• In addition to paper, we recycle all other items that our local recycling center will accept. 
• COMING SOON: *Seeded Paper* - It is hand-made of 100% recycled materials and has flower seeds embedded in it.  After your event is over, your guests toss it in the ground, sprinkle with some H2O, and out pop flowers!