# Algae Ink Guide Books The Patagonia Boulder Guide Book by Cast Iron Design is Eco-Oriented By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-guide-book References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/01/22/patagonias-guide-book-is-created-with-the-worlds-first-algae-offset-ink/) & [castirondesign](https://castirondesign.com/work/patagonia) The Patagonia Boulder Guide Book by Cast Iron Design is an eco-oriented publication that was created in partnership between the two brands to offer visitors a sustainable book for maximizing their visit to the Colorado city. The book is crafted with paper that is 100% PCW recycled in order to help enhance the carbon-neutral profile of it thanks to chlorine-free recycled fibers. The ink for the publication was sourced from Living Ink and features an [algae base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan) that has been processed before making it suitable for printing. This comes as a more [eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based pigments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innova-plus-ncf-inks) that are commonly found in the inks in publications. 8,000 copies of the Patagonia Boulder Guide Book by Cast Iron Design have been printed and circulated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-oriented Publishing:** Businesses can explore using sustainable materials and eco-friendly inks in their publication for an environmentally conscious and responsible impact. - **Living Ink:** Using algae-based ink presents an opportunity for innovative companies to reduce their carbon footprint by exploring alternative ink sources. - **PCW Recycled Paper:** Adopting 100% PCW recycled paper can not only reduce carbon emission but also offer an innovative opportunity for companies looking to create eco-friendly publications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing and Printing:** Businesses in the publishing and printing industry can explore more eco-friendly and sustainable practices, such as the use of algae-based ink and PCW recycled paper, for a more responsible impact on the environment. - **Tourism and Travel:** Tourism and travel industry can incorporate eco-friendly methods, such as the use of sustainable and recyclable publications, for an environmentally conscious approach. - **Green Technology and Sustainability Solutions:** Innovative companies can explore green technology and sustainability solutions to offer more environmentally-friendly solutions, such as Living Ink, for a more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graphic Design Bold Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2.md) - [Design Journey Picture Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thedownunder.md) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Metal Inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electroninks.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pub Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pub-guide.md) - [Sustainably Inked Whisky Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnnie-walker-bottles.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md)