Summary
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.
History and profile edit
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.
References edit
- ^ a b Nat Ives (15 December 2009). "The Last Page". AdAge. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ^ a b "National Geographic Acquires 'The Green Guide' Lifestyle Website and Publication". Outdoor Industry. Washington DC. 19 March 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ a b c Dylan Stableford (2 December 2008). "National Geographic Discontinues Green Guide". Foliomag. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
External links edit
- The Green Guide Not a valid link anymore - this redirects to a bridal site