The Green Guide

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The Green Guide was a bi-monthly publication produced by the National Geographic Society as an information resource on eco-conscious and healthy living. Founded in 1994, it ceased publication in 2008, [1] and now exists as a website only. The quarterly National Geographic Green Guide magazine was an evolution of the pre-existing Green Guide Web site and bimonthly newsletter, founded in 1994 by former Natural Resources Defense Council [2] staff scientist Wendy Gordon.

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History and profile

The Green Guide was started in 1994. The magazine launched website in 2002. [1] The National Geographic Society bought the magazine in March 2007. [2] It was relaunched by the company as a general consumer quarterly in March 2007. [3] The magazine was cut down with its March 4, 2008 issue to a quarterly publication. It ceased publication in late 2008. [3]

It was printed sustainably on Verso Paper with FSC Mixed Source Label, meaning the wood comes from Forest Stewardship Council-certified, well-managed forests, sources controlled in accordance with FSC standards, and/or recycled material. [3] In addition to the traditional printed publication, The National Geographic Green Guide was available as a digital subscription using Texterity’s Web publishing format.

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