Naked Binder Review: Think Recycled for School Supplies
8:35 AM Posted by Mommy Is Green
That time of the year has come again when people are thinking about school supplies. When I personally think of school and office supplies, I always think of recycled materials. I definitely want to make the most eco-friendly choices in order to create the least amount of waste in the end. The materials used to create products greatly affects my decision of what to buy.
Naked Binder is a company that offers greener choices for school and/or office needs. Their binders are made from 100% recycled board (97% post-consumer waste) and are 100% recyclable. Also very important, their products do not contain any vinyl, phthalates, or acid. Not only can I reduce my carbon footprint by choosing to use Naked Binder products over the traditional brands, but I also don't have to worry about what I'm being exposed to regarding toxic materials. As an extra bonus, these binders are made to last for 10 years!
Here are some of the Naked Binder items I've been trying:
Naked Binder - This particular binder is made from 100% PCW and is completely bare. It is the most eco-friendly binder I've ever come across. I find it's natural appearance and texture to be very appealing. With the bareness of this binder you have the option of decorating it any way you like by labeling, drawing, carving, etc. I, myself, enjoy the way it looks alone. There's something very pure about it.
Project Binder - I like this as it's a bare board Naked Binder with a spine wrap made from 100% cotton book-binding cloth (library grade). The cloth is applied using a water-based glue. The wrap comes in 9 colors and adds a little bit of pizazz to the binder.
Classic Binder - If you prefer a more covered binder the Classic is covered in black, grained FSC certified Ecological Fibers paper. It also has a cotton spine wrap. The metal free European style finger pull is wonderful for easily getting it off the shelf. It also comes in 9 colors. I especially like this for an office or home desk area. If you have several binders stacked together, the finger pull is a definite help!
Naked Tabs - These acid free tabs help divide the contents of your binder. Each set has 5 tabs with one cover sheet. They are completely recyclable and come in three different styles: Eames, Naked, and Conservation Printable. No part of these tabs contain plastic or mylar, which cuts down on waste. Instead, they are debossed with roman numerals.
Naked Folders - If you're looking for a completely eco-friendly folder, here it is! These folders are made from 100% recycled material (97% post-consumer waste). They are also 100% recyclable. Plain and simple, you can't go wrong with these folders if you want the greenest option.
I use the binders for keeping track of our budget and other information I take care of as a mom. The folders and tabs have been great for separating my projects, making it easier to find what I need at the moment. Without some organization around here it would be a chore to find anything. It's too easy to throw papers to the side in a pile and forget about them. I've done that before and I've lost stuff. I'm happy to be a much more organized person.
I was showing my mother-in-law my Naked Binders because she is a teacher. She was especially impressed with the Classic Binder because of the finger pull. She said that's something she could really use in her classroom. She also really liked the Naked Tab Dividers and folder because of the natural look and texture. I'm with her there!
Whether it's school, the office, or home, we can all make a difference by choosing to use more eco-friendly supplies. I personally wouldn't have it any other way!
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August 5, 2011 2:07 PM
This is great! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you find all these green alternatives..School starts here in couple of weeks so this is good timing..Have a great weekend!
August 18, 2011 1:24 AM
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your review. I don't typically use binders but have found a recent need with recipes I have all over the place. ;) I'm in the process of getting organized. What a great find you shared with us.
August 24, 2011 12:05 PM
I've heard of these before, but haven't read much about them. They would be great for eco-friendly scrapbooking and thanks for reminding me about them!