The Sustainable Books journal
Practical guides to book donation, recycling, ethical shopping, and your next good read.
20 articles
Recycling · Canada
Toronto's current residential recycling guidance excludes both paperback and hardcover books. Here is how to find a suitable reuse or recycling route.
Read article : Can books go in Toronto's recycling bin?Donation · Canada
A practical guide to requesting a free collection, preparing your books, and arranging access in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
Read article : How free book pickup works in Toronto and the GTADonation · United States
Compare warehouse drop-off, a confirmed local pickup, and smaller community sharing options for unwanted books in western New York.
Read article : Where to donate books in Buffalo and AmherstDonation · All readers
Use sound containers, protect books from weather, and make the collection easy to handle with this practical packing guide.
Read article : How to pack books for donationDonation · All readers
A room-by-room plan for keeping meaningful books, finding a destination for the rest, and arranging a manageable collection.
Read article : How to clear a large home libraryDonation · All readers
Look beyond a book's age. Check ownership, condition, and the receiving organization's needs before choosing what to donate.
Read article : Which books are good candidates for donation?Recycling · All readers
Separate ordinary wear from moisture and mould. Learn when to ask for donation advice, conservation help, or local disposal instructions.
Read article : What to do with wet, damaged, or mouldy booksDonation · All readers
Check editions, condition, and recipient needs before passing on textbooks, encyclopedias, or specialist reference books.
Read article : Can you donate old textbooks and reference books?
