Based on the initial idea we had with the re-usable paper, Patrick suggested a slight change in the concept. We could make a book/paper out of just recycled paper instead of compressing the fibres from jeans material. The paper would have picture(s) of New Zealand rural landscapes and scenery printed with thermo-chromic ink (ink that changes colour or disappears according to temperature when touched) and the image disappears after my someone is holding the paper for a while. We would need to consider the sensitivity of the ink and how fast the image will disappear. We intend to implement a metaphoric concept to show people that this issue is in our hands too, by doing a little to help prevent the growth of deforestation with sustainable choices like recycling and re-using etc. We have to also figure if we are able to print an entire image in thermo-chromic ink with multiple colours.

Another idea concept Elil had was to have a seed card, where there would be mini seeds inside a card or pamphlet made from recycled and re-suable paper and after the user has read it they can plant a seed later.

• Links to sources:

Recycled paper sustainability: -us.doubleapaper.com/home/sustainable-paper - greenamerica.org/save-trees/why-recycled-pa..

Cotton Paper and Thermochromic ink - youtube.com/watch?v=TPdZPvMVMZk - shopeveryday.ca/blog/erasable-pen - fishpond.co.nz/c/Arts_Crafts/q/Thermochromi.. - fishpond.co.nz/Arts_Crafts/BLACK-Thermochro..

Seed card: - hannahmarchant.co.uk/seed-cards-plant-watch..