The earth is getting hotter and hotter each day. All sorts of pollution is destroying the planet and harming the health of people. The earth’s resources are fast becoming depleted while the population is fast growing. Yet, many people are still clueless as to what are the things that they can really do to save the planet. The truth is, there are a lot of eco-friendly and sustainable methods in doing things. There are methods that can be used even in making a green scrapbook.

To start the scrapbook, try looking for scrapbooking materials and supplies that are eco-friendly. This is easy to do; anything that has no use around your home that can be recycled or, reused is green. Many special shops cater to eco-friendly needs. There are already eco-friendly papers, embellishments and more.

Another method in making a green scrapbook is by making a digital scrapbook instead. Through this method, much time and effort as well as papers from the trees can be saved. However, if one wants to have a hard copy for the scrapbook, some select photos can be printed. Here are more ways to be friendlier to the environment for those individuals who do not like digital.

• Make sure that the materials and tools that used in the scrapbook can last a long time. Through this, materials and tools are not going to be wasted. Thus, you save more time, money, effort, and purchases. If tools get broken, try to fix and not replace them.

• Instead of purchasing scrapbooking materials in faraway places, try purchasing them in local stores. This may look like it has no connection with being eco-friendly in scrapbooking, but through this, gas can be saved. Fossil fuels, among others, are another earth resource that is nearing depletion. It is also a major cause of air pollution. Such a small step can help the environment in some big way if everyone thinks along the same line.

• Use reusable and recyclable materials every time you get the chance. You can still create beautiful pages without even spending a dime. What matters more are your creativity and resourcefulness. Before even working on one, try to gather those materials around the house and garden that has no more use.

• Sometimes, the most beautiful scrapbooks are made out of the most bizarre materials. People who often go to the grocery have this advantage because they have many brown paper bags for sure. There are so many ways on how to create beautiful scrapbooks with brown paper bags. An individual can try to cut it, burn it, and crumple it and many more.

• Instead of buying cardstocks, you could make use of cereal boxes and other packing materials. If you have noticed, manufacturers are putting so much thought on those packing materials. These contribute a significant percentage of waste that makes it in the sanitary landfill. Give these beautiful packing materials a second life; reuse them in your scrapbooks.

• Make your own paper. Well, everyone knows that paper comes from trees. By making your own paper, you are saving many trees from being unnecessarily being cut. There are so many ways on how to make green papers and they are quite easy. Just a quick peek on the Internet and you are good to go. Adding some colorful flower petals and leaves can greatly enhance the appeal or homemade papers.

Making a green scrapbook is perhaps one of the easiest ways to help the environment from its fast deterioration. There is only one earth; there is nothing quite like it. Saving it is your only option if you want a quality life for you and your children. You can start with scrapbooking using eco-friendly materials.