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Get Organized Pressed for Time Hand-printed at a familyowned press, these weekly planners make scheduling a snap. Little Otsu uses vegetable inks and 100% postconsumer recycled paper to create a date book as up-to-date as you are. $16, littleotsu.com Bowled Over Mio’s flexible 100% wool SoftBowls are made by Philadelphia artisans, who employ a process that uses less than 1/10th the energy required to produce ceramic models. They’re perfect for storing and are recyclable and compostable. $35, mioculture.com Three-Ring Circus Made from 100% postconsumer materials, these Russell+Hazel binders come in an array of colors and designs. Finally, an organizer for the eco-minded Trapper Keeper lover in all of us. Large binder, $20, small binder, starting at $14, russellandhazel.com Storage Unit Japanese design house Muji uses simple-yetinnovative materials and processes to produce this compact steel utility wagon. By reducing waste and conserving resources, Muji ensures that its footprint (and yours) will be as minimal as its designs. $175, momastore.org Box Popular ▶ Get ready for spring-cleaning with this Paperbox by designer Jos Van Der Meulen. Made from unused billboard posters, it’s perfect for stashing magazines, files, laundry, or linens. $28, greenergrassdesign.com plentymag.com | 63