WHICH QUESTION(S) ARE RELEVANT FOR YOUR PHOTOBOOK?
An evolving series of questions to help book makers to think through sustainability at each step of the design and production process.
Any comments and suggestions are very welcome.
1. IS A BOOK WORTH A TREE?*
(Consider whether a book is the right medium for the work)
*Coined by Delphine Bedel
2. SIZE
How can the book size and number of pages be optimised to minimise waste?
(consider paper sizes, transportation, distribution)
3. QUANTITY
How many books really need to be made?
(consider your audience, distribution and available resources)
Could printing the books in batches be beneficial?
(consider editions or on demand; or a press local to distribution centres)
4. MATERIALS
How can the book be made locally?
(consider material sourcing, printing, binding)
Do the manufacturing and printing processes use green energy?
How can the book be made from materials that are non-toxic and sustainably sourced?
(consider reusability, making use of by-products and post-consumer waste)