Since 1949, Decomposition has been family-owned and made in the USA. Finally, in addition to being non-toxic and leaving no chemical residue, soy inks provide more accurate and vibrant colors as soybean oil is clearer and means fewer pigments must be used. Soy ink is also easier to remove in the de-inking process of recycling paper and therefore makes it more convenient to recycle.

Although it may take longer to dry, soy-based inks also emit lower levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which in turn reduces air pollution and minimizes toxic emissions that are harmful to humans. Made from soybean oil, soy-based ink is a more environmentally friendly option over traditional petroleum-based inks and will degrade up to four times faster at the end of life.

In addition to their sustainably created paper, each intricate cover art is printed with soy-based inks. Recycling has the potential to increase a paper's lifecycle up to seven times! Since paper is easily and routinely recycled, each notebook can once again take on a new purpose. Moreover, once a notebook is full, all one must do is remove the tape or metal spiral from the binding and recycle the cover and inside paper separately. This method also eliminates the need to harvest virgin materials and further helps preserve animal habitats and established forests. Produced entirely from discarded paper that was once put in office or home recycling bins, this process saves trees and provides new life to previously used sheets. That is approximately 412 million trees that could have been saved through recycling! Decomposition notebooks are made with 100% post-consumer-waste recycled paper. In 2018, 17.2 million tons of paper were sent to landfills in the United States. For the next office or school supply run, look no further than the environmentally-focused notebooks from Decomposition! Starting with Woodgrain and Cherry Blossom, two designs that are still available today, the Decomposition line has evolved to include over 100 different whimsical and fun patterns and prints! With standard and pocket sizes, sewn and spiral-bound notebooks available, the options for writing, scribbling, and doodling are limitless. He wanted to bring more to the story, so he adorned the front and back covers with detailed and colorful art prints that were inspired by nature. The designs started with a plain cover and recycling symbol, but Michael felt they needed something else. Growing up with a nature preserve at his doorstep, he developed a closeness and love of the environment at an early age that later motivated him to create the perfect eco-notebook. With 100% post-consumer-waste recycled paper and soy-based inks, their sketchbooks, pocket diaries, and notebooks are an environment enthusiast's dream come true.ĭecomposition founder, Michael Roger, knew he wanted to create a sustainable stationary option for eco-conscious writers like himself. Students, note-takers, list-makers, and stationery devotees will jump for joy for eco-friendly notebooks from Decomposition! Based in Brooklyn, New York, Decomposition has been providing sustainably-made notebook and paper options since 1949. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.