The good guys: these companies save trees by providing fair-trade papers made from renewable resources—not a chainsaw in sight

Vegetarian Times, April, 2006

Kenaf-tastic

The smooth paper in these pocket-size notepads is made from kenaf, which needs no fertilizers or pesticides to grow. Plus, it yields nearly five times the fiber of Southern pines, the trees most paper is made from. From Boku Books, $5.25/set of 3 pads. 888.924.2658; bokubooks.com

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Picture This

The durable paper made from the fast-growing lokta bush has a great, thick texture that's a perfect backdrop for snapshots. Use photo corners to mount up to 180 photos. From Nepalese Paper, large album (12x12 inches), $39. 707.665.9055; nepalesepaper.com

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All Bark, No Bite

Thai artisans use the bark of mulberry trees to make one-of-a-kind items such as this frame and notepaper set. Removing the bark actually makes the trees grow faster. Plus, the paper is naturally acid- and chlorine-free. From Tree-Free Paper Products, $5-$13.248.682.1035; treefreepaper-products.com

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Flowery Notes

Handmade in Ecuador using fibers from corn husks, bananas and cotton, this card set is a beautiful--and sustainable---way to say thank-you. Pressed flowers and leaves decorate the paper. From Arte Papel, $12/6 cards and envelopes. 415.285.6556; planetdrum.org (click on Xchange Store)

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