The Sustainable Books journal
Practical guides to book donation, recycling, ethical shopping, and your next good read.
31 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?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?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A practical handoff plan for withdrawn books: confirm authority, separate materials, record the volume, and arrange a suitable collection.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?Recycling · All readers
Use condition, reader usefulness, and a confirmed receiving route to decide what to do with unwanted books.
Read article : Book donation or recycling: how to chooseDonation · 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?
