"Love London" Green Festival
Love London: The Green Festival is the biggest green festival in Europe, and will be running from June 4th – June 28th. The purpose of the festival is to empower Londoners to build a more sustainable future for the Capital. The festival achieves this by bringing communities together to share ideas and celebrate innovations. It supports and promotes grass roots action.
http://lovelondon.london21.org/page/64
"SustainAble: A Handbook of Materials and Applications for Graphic Designers and Their Clients" Aaris Sherin
The author, Aaris Sherin, has done a fantastic job of compliling the latest information on materials and techniques for designers interested in working with the environment in mind.
The book itself was printed using a range of sustainable methods.
http://www.amazon.fr
Shift: a Green Salon
SHIFT: A Green Salon will take place Thursday, November 5th from 7-9pm at Pop Art Community Room (718 SW Alder Street, Suite 220). The event is free to AIGA members and students, $5 for non-members. Seating is limited. Please RSVP and obtain additional information at http://aigaportland.org/events/shift-green-salon.
http://www.good.is/post/Eco-friendly-Printing-With-Pencil-Stubs/
rice (ecological)glue
In Asia, rice glue is a well-known product. This extremely resistant adhesive can be used to glue all types of paper. It is used in traditional bookbinding and luxury cardboard products: papers bonded with rice glue are considered tear-proof. Though white when moist, rice glue becomes transparent as it dries.
In 1/3 liter (1 1/3 cups) of water, cook 7 oz of rice or rice flour* over low heat. You can also use leftover rice that has already been cooked. When the rice is overcooked, the starch it naturally contains will dilute in the water. The liquid thickens and whitens. Add a little water if necessary and reheat the mix.Filter the glue and let it cool. You can save the overcooked rice to make more glue at a later date. Store the glue in a cool environment in a well-sealed container, such as a jelly jar, and it will last one week or longer. Shake before using. You can protect collages or drawings with a coat of this glue.
http://en.espritcabane.com/green-diy/rice-glue.php
