Again, it’s that time of year when you remember those you don’t get to see often and send out Christmas cards or letters. In a world where more people are communicating through email than snail mail, take some time and hand write a letter or two. What better way to spend the word about all the eco-friendly product available today than to write the letter on some eco-friendly paper! Here’s a list of companies that make artistic and ecologically sound paper.

Twisted Limb Paper (www.twistedlimbpaper.com): From the best little college town around, Bloomington Indiana, Twisted Limb Paperworks specializes in handmade, 100% recycled paper products, including recycled wedding invitations, business/corporate holiday cards, birth announcements, shower invitations, thank-you notes, programs, guest books, place cards, menus and favors.

They make two different kinds – grass and flower. There are 21 different colors of flower paper with your choice of 6 flower inclusions and 5 different colors of grass paper. You can even have them add wildflower seeds to the paper so the recipient can plant the letter and watch it grow!

Eco-Friendly Papers (www.ecofriendlypapers.com): They offer a wide assortment of wood free paper choices like:
• Emboridored Paper: Their team of craftsmen along with our efficient designers make innovative creations by paper and thread.
• Mortelled Handmade Papers: These unique papers are made by adding some material during the making of the paper to give it a different look. These materials may be Jute, grass, Tea leaves, Silk threads, shining particles, gold or silver flakes, yarn, wool, newspaper shreds, leaves etc.

Handmade Paper (http://handmade-paper.us): This company offers a really wide range of paper products from the conventional to the eco-friendly. Some of the earth friendly options include mango and banana paper, elephant dung paper, and papers made with coconut and mulberry.

So this holiday season and throughout the year, take some time to write a hand written letter to someone and pass along your love for the earth in the process!

Photo Credit: Twisted Limb Paper