Just found this on another site and I think it is worthy of a read…..

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Nowadays we hear a  lot about conservation.  But how many artists that have their work printed and framed actually know if their prints are part of a conservation project or part of the mass throwaway society responsible for the climate changes and loss of wildlife?

The market is flooded with inferior products from areas that are felled and not regrown properly.  Cheaper yes, but for every tree felled there is another loss to oxygen and wildlife.  Loss of trees is one of the biggest sources of the carbon dioxide warming the atmosphere, accounting for 18% of annual emissions.  We dont need only trees to make paper, hemp for instance makes a great canvas! It is easier to grow too and could be a sustainable alternative to tree pulp.

Consider also the use of the fossil fuels involved in transporting products over such large distances, not to mention the handling time. This is of great concern when you learn that many of our wood and paper is actually imported from other countries rather than using locally grown sources.

So what SHOULD the artist and photographer be looking for?

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