Sustainable Stationery: Three Ways to Go Green This February

February is the perfect time to embrace sustainable living, especially when it comes to your stationery habits. As we settle into the new year and prepare for the changing seasons, small eco-friendly choices can make a big impact. Here are three ways to incorporate sustainability into your stationery routine this month, all while aligning with the winter season and February’s cozy atmosphere.

1. Choose Recycled & Tree-Free Paper

Valentine’s Day and winter journaling make February a time of handwritten notes and reflections. Instead of using traditional paper, try switching to recycled or tree-free alternatives. Look for notebooks made from post-consumer waste, bamboo paper, or even stone paper, which is durable and water-resistant. These options reduce deforestation and help lower your carbon footprint while still allowing you to enjoy the art of writing.

2. Refillable Pens & Zero-Waste Writing Tools

With colder weather keeping us indoors, now is a great time to upgrade your writing tools. Invest in refillable pens or fountain pens that reduce plastic waste. Consider using pencils made from sustainably sourced wood or recycled newspaper. You can even find plantable pencils that contain seeds—once they’re too short to use, simply plant them and watch new life grow as spring approaches!

3. DIY Upcycled Stationery Projects

Winter weekends offer the perfect opportunity for creative projects. Instead of tossing out old calendars, wrapping paper, or used notebooks, repurpose them into DIY stationery. Create personalized envelopes from magazine pages, turn scrap paper into unique greeting cards, or bind your own notebooks from leftover paper. Upcycling not only reduces waste but also adds a personal, artistic touch to your stationery collection.

By making these small but impactful choices, you can enjoy beautiful stationery while protecting the planet. This February, let’s commit to greener habits—one page, one pen, and one project at a time.

What sustainable stationery swaps have you tried? Share your favorites in the comments below!