Decomposition

In 2018, 17.2 million tons of paper were sent to landfills in the United States. That is approximately 412 million trees that could have been saved through recycling! Decomposition notebooks are made with 100% post-consumer-waste recycled paper. Produced entirely from discarded paper that was once put in office or home recycling bins, this process saves trees and provides new life to previously used sheets. This method also eliminates the need to harvest virgin materials and further helps preserve animal habitats and established forests. Moreover, once a notebook is full, all one must do is remove the tape or metal spiral from the binding and recycle the cover and inside paper separately. Since paper is easily and routinely recycled, each notebook can once again take on a new purpose. Recycling has the potential to increase a paper's lifecycle up to seven times! In addition to their sustainably created paper, each intricate cover art is printed with soy-based inks. Made from soybean oil, soy-based ink is a more environmentally friendly option over traditional petroleum-based inks and will degrade up to four times faster at the end of life. Although it may take longer to dry, soy-based inks also emit lower levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which in turn reduces air pollution and minimizes toxic emissions that are harmful to humans. Soy ink is also easier to remove in the de-inking process of recycling paper and therefore makes it more convenient to recycle. Finally, in addition to being non-toxic and leaving no chemical residue, soy inks provide more accurate and vibrant colors as soybean oil is clearer and means fewer pigments must be used. Since 1949, Decomposition has been family-owned and made in the USA. Brands based in the United States help reduce the number of emissions that come from the transportation of materials during and after the manufacturing process. It also means companies have more oversight in how their products are created and how their workers are treated. From their thoughtfully sourced materials to their creative notebook covers, Decomposition is a leader in making sustainable stationery options for every eco-conscious penman!