The Sustainable Books journal
Practical guides to book donation, recycling, ethical shopping, and your next good read.
15 articles
Donation · 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A practical handoff plan for withdrawn books: confirm authority, separate materials, record the volume, and arrange a suitable collection.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-outDonation · All readers
Book donation and tax eligibility are separate questions. Check the recipient, the gift, and the required records before expecting a tax benefit.
Read article : Do book donations qualify for a tax receipt?Donation · All readers
See how collected books are identified, graded, and sorted for resale, occasional local donation, or sale by weight.
Read article : What happens after you donate books?Donation · Canada
The Book Market’s published donation instructions list Winnipeg fire halls and Dufresne stores. See the October 16, 2026 source check and confirm before traveling.
Read article : Where to donate books in Winnipeg: check before you travel
