The Sustainable Books journal
Practical guides to book donation, recycling, ethical shopping, and your next good read.
11 articles
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?Donation · 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?Donation · All readers
Check condition, reading interests, and the receiving program's needs so that children's books reach a suitable next home.
Read article : How to donate children’s books thoughtfullyDonation · All readers
A practical handoff plan for withdrawn books: confirm authority, separate materials, record the volume, and arrange a suitable collection.
Read article : Planning a school or library book clear-out
