# Sustainable Diaries Journals Made From Sugar Cane By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-10-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-diaries-journals-made-from-sugar-cane References: [hautenature.blogspot](http://hautenature.blogspot.com/2008/10/five-and-half-journals-made-from-sugar.html) & [fiveandahalf](http://www.fiveandahalf.com/) No living creature, not even a tree, was harmed in the making of these lovely [artist journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art) produced by Brooklyn-based company Five and a Half. These sustainable journals are made from [sugar cane stalk fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-8) and post-consumer recycled paper. The canvas covers feature original photography by Five and a Half. Made with writers, illustrators, designers and artists in mind, the journals are suitable for ink, paint, pastel, charcoal and graphite. **Implications** - The environmental movement is appealing to consumers for a number of reasons. Not only does it promote itself as protecting the planet, but it also provides consumers with the opportunity to make an impact on their own lives and the lives of others. Businesses that create [eco-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew) will see great returns as they will empower their clients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Products:** Creating eco-friendly products empowers consumers and promotes environmental protection. - **Sustainable Materials:** Using sustainable materials like sugar cane stalk fibers and post-consumer recycled paper offers innovative alternatives in manufacturing. - **Artistic Sustainability:** Combining creativity with sustainability allows for the production of unique and environmentally conscious products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The stationery industry can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly journals and notebooks made from sustainable materials. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate sustainable materials into their creative process, offering unique and eco-conscious products. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Eco-friendly fashion brands can expand their product lines to include sustainable accessories like artist journals made from alternative materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plantable Seed-Infused Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalebi.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-free-paper-towels.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) - [Colleague-Designed Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliber-fashion-artist-series.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md)