Most of us have moved into a digital world for many aspects of our lives, including schedule organization. But there’s no real replacement for a physical pen-and-paper planner to keep your appointments neatly ready for review. A physical organizer acts as more than a basic schedule. It’s a notebook, a journal, a calendar and a filing system all in one. As you plan for events in the future, both near and up to a year out, incorporating a planner can increase your chances of organizational success. The Blue Sky planner has you covered with an option that’s recyclable, comprehensive in its format, and environmentally-friendly.
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Sustainability Features of the Blue Sky Planner
“For Blue Sky, sustainability is not an achievement made through one initiative, rather a pursuit that is always top-of-mind.”
Beginning in 2020, the brand launched into this idea by making $1,000 monthly donations to One Tree Planted to help combat deforestation. The investment then rolled over into a closer look at every aspect of the Blue Sky business and resulted in a new line of planners that honor the environment from cover to cover. The Blue Sky in Partnership with One Tree Planted collection is an example of this purpose-driven dedication.
At first glance, the front covers reflect the natural elements and color palettes of the planet. Choose from three design patterns in either a 5×8 or 7×9 size. The pages are made from paper produced from wood managed in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests. FSC certification ensures forest management with a focus on environmental, social and economic aspects. It means that the area is monitored in order to ensure biodiversity and replanting schedules. It also provides sustainable opportunities for jobs and economic growth.
Each recyclable planner is artistically designed with soy-based inks that avoid harsh chemicals and can be safely biodegraded without harm to the soil. In fact, every component in the planners can be recycled. The entire planner can be separated and disposed of with minimal waste thanks to the paperboard covers and plastic-free tabs. Check with your local recycling company in regards to the specific types of metal, plastic and paper they will accept.
Recyclability
“One simple step can have a ripple effect of difference. Recycle your planner when you’re done!”
In a single year, Blue Sky manufactures about 3,000,000 planners, all made from responsibly-sourced paper and other materials. Blue Sky is committed to offsetting supply transport and other emissions through its tree planting initiative, which has already led to the planting of over 12,000 trees. As a company and through individual employees, the sale of planners also supports a variety of organizations such as Kids In Need Foundation, Wounded Warriors, Make-A-Wish, Innocence Project, and Breastcancer.org.
The Blue Sky Planner Review
Blue Sky is proud of its sustainability efforts with the Blue Sky One Tree Planted product line and offered to send a sample for me to review. For some perspective, I’m a list maker and intrinsically plan and replan everything in my life. My online calendar is color coded to distinguish between deadlines at work, timelines for kids’ activities, appointments, and even fun social events. So I understand the appeal of having an easily-accessible planner to keep things in order. I expected to receive a pocketbook where I could jot down important memos and fill in appointment times. This planner is much more.
Packaging
My first impression came with the packaging. Let’s face it, I’m an environmentalist so seeing plastic makes my blood pressure rise. Fortunately there was no deep breathing required since the box and wrapping were all paper based.
Appearance
The planner itself is gorgeous. I received the 2022 Weekly Planner 7×9 Ombre Blue in partnership with One Tree Planted. The watercolor appearance of the cover is calming and reminds me of a journal. A removable paper tab on the front outlines the sustainable aspects of the planner so a gift recipient will know at a glance that you considered the planet in your choice.
Features
More than just a calendar on paper, this planner includes pockets for storing receipts, notes, or bills. The opening pages provide a space for your contact information in case you misplace the planner. It also opens with a designated space for your yearly goals. From there, it provides a snapshot of 2022 and 2023 in a compressed calendar overview as well as a list of holidays for both years.
Each month of the year is easy to find with plastic-free tabs that identify them. Within each section, the initial pages offer a calendar of the month with small boxes for each day. There’s also space for notes down the column and a small calendar of the upcoming month for easy reference. A daily calendar with space to outline the specifics of your goals and activities is laid out in the following pages for each month to accommodate more comprehensive detailing.
Following the December pages, the planner further serves its purpose with a ‘Future Planning’ section for the year ahead, along with several pages for additional notes. Overall, the recyclable planner covers all the bases for organization, looks great, and addresses environmental issues.
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