Sourcing recycled papers/card/materials

A very important part of this project is to ensure that materials and processes are as environmentally friendly as possible. 


I have researched into recycled paper and card online and searched for eco friendly suppliers who sell affordable  materials. One particular supplier I am considering using is www.eco-craft.co.uk


Eco Craft supplies numerous variety's of card, paper and handmade papers primarly in A4 and A3 sizes. They also sell gift tags and postcards which may be useful for other promotional materials at a later stage in the project.


PAPER - http://www.eco-craft.co.uk/acatalog/Papers.html


CARD - http://www.eco-craft.co.uk/acatalog/Card.html


HANDMADE PAPER - http://www.eco-craft.co.uk/acatalog/Handmade_Papers.html


I have emailed my client with links to the website and online store with suggestions of colours and textures so we can establish a colour palette to work from. Once I have received feedback I will order sample packs before making any bulk order to avoid wasting money. 


Getting feedback from the client at every stage in the decision making process I feel is very valuable. Open and frequent communication of ideas will prevent wrong decisions, time wasting and will streamline the project as a whole.


Next stages will include booking studio space in order to start professionally photographing client designs and creating a catalogue of images to help initiate further product photography ideas.