September is here and my current bullet journal is almost used up so I have been seeking out what I will buy next. It’s like back to school!
The first thing I did was go thru some notebooks I’ve gotten second hand to see if one of those would work. My first choice would be to use one that I already have. I recently found a wealth of old sketch books and journals that I had gotten very many years and many years ago. Last year I picked up a handful of notebooks at a rummage sale. But alas, none dot grid, unfortunately and I really want to continue using a dot grid.
My normal next steps would be to go get thrifting! But since that’s not as easy as it used to be and since I’ve only been to the thrift once in the last 6 months this isn’t the best option for me right now.
So, on to the internet to start seeking out a sustainable option. I have used and really like the Decomposition notebooks before, so that’s a possibility. I had the oyster dot grid two BuJos ago and really enjoyed it. Being spiral bound was super easy to get to all the pages and the large format was nice to work with and design.
I took a look and enjoyed the Catskills design, too. This is dot grid but has too few pages, I think. I like my journals to last a good long while if possible. The exception I make to that would be a thrifted journal. Better to make do in that case.
I’ve seen journals and notebooks with paper made from reclaimed and recycled construction stone pop up a few times and I am intrigued! There are quite a few brands now: Karst looks interesting. All the stone paper lists smoothness as a quality and advantage, but that’s not my favorite when it comes to writing and drawing.
I might be most interested in the Cognitive Surplus notebooks (top photo). The covers are so pretty! I love the designs, the price is quite nice and they are made in the USA.
One factor that is important to me when choosing a notebook online is to avoid amazon. I’m trying hard to wean myself off that site.
I’m not sure what I will pick, but I only have a month to figure it out! Are there any sustainable, recycled journals and notebooks you have used and enjoyed? Are there any you would recommend?