# Sustainable Artisan Notebooks These Environmentally Friendly Notebooks are Eclectic and Funky By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmentallyfriendly-notebooks References: [thecoolector](http://www.thecoolector.com/scout-books/) & [shop.scoutbooks](http://shop.scoutbooks.com) If taking notes and jotting things down are part of your profession or something you do in your free time, make sure to treat yourself to these environmentally friendly notebooks by Scout Books. The funky range of notebooks is perfect for writers, artists, designers and everyone else who needs to put creative thoughts on paper. The beautifully branded and environmentally friendly notebooks make for the perfect go-to place for all your thoughts and designs and would also make for a touching gift for a friend or loved one. The Portland-based Scout Books is a collaborative notebook brand that works with different designers and illustrators to create its collection of notebooks. What makes this brand exceptionally cool is that its products are done from A to Z in house and that the notebooks are made from 100% recycled paper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Environmentally Friendly Products:** Creating innovative products that are eco-friendly and sustainable - **Artisan Collaboration:** Collaborating with designers and illustrators to create unique and appealing products - **Funky and Eclectic Design:** Creating notebooks with visually striking and unconventional designs ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** Exploring ways to produce sustainable and eye-catching stationery products - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Offering environmentally friendly notebooks as unique and thoughtful gifts - **Art and Design:** Incorporating funky and eclectic designs into artistic and creative merchandise ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Cost-Effective Upcycled Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescript.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Plantable Seed-Infused Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalebi.md)