The Post-It note takes clear advantage of one of the most common New Year’s resolutions . . . “I will be more organized.” Hinging on aspirational orderliness, the Post-It has made itself a fixture of homes and offices around the world. A recent article in the New York Times Financial Section reported that this past fiscal quarter Post-Its brought in $917 Million in profits . . . that’s an astronomical amount o Post-It notes used . . . everyday .

Making a fortune off little pieces of sticky paper just seems unfair. Sure they come in various colors, shapes, and sizes, but are they really worth the hype?

Today, I’d have to say yes as I just learned that 3M (the manufacturers and parent company of Post-It notes) is now offering eco-conscious Post-It options. You can save trees entirely and a large amount of energy with digital Post-Its on your computer. These digi Post-Its get very elaborate with colorful virtual memo boards, personalized photo notes, and even notes with built in alarms . . . so you’ll never forget your most important “to-dos.”

If simulated notes are not your style then consider the . These recycled notes are an acceptable eco-alternative because they are exactly the same sticky little pads—just made with at least 30% post consumer recycled paper. To boot, recycled Post-It notes are themselves recyclable.

Convince 3M to make ALL of their Post-Its out of recycled paper by buying eco-Post-It Notes rather than the normal ones. You’ll vote with your dollars and they’ll keep moving the Post-It into the future.

Posted on August 21st, 2007 by Olivia Zaleski