Exacompta Clairefontaine is thrilled with the news that its Clairefontaine Bamboo Watercolour Pads won the Sustainable Stationery Product of the Year category of the Stationery Awards 2024. The news was announced at a ceremony held on May 14 at the London Stationery Show.
The company said: “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to environmentally-friendly practices and innovation in the stationery industry. Our Bamboo Watercolour Pads are completely produced using bamboo fibres, making them a sustainable choice for those seeking quality artist paper.
“The Stationery Awards celebrate the best in the stationery sector, recognising products that combine innovation, quality, and sustainability”
Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair, which is the UK subsidiary for the Exacompta Clairefontaine group
“Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, ensuring it is a super sustainable alternative due to its naturally renewing properties. Additionally, potentially pollutant pesticides and chemicals aren’t required when harvesting bamboo. This means the cultivation is natural, and never harms the environment.”
The pads feature 250gsm acid-free, pH Neutral paper with a light, soft grain surface, which makes them ideal for various techniques including watercolour, acrylics, wash, ink, pencil, charcoal, and Indian ink. The versatility and high performance of bamboo paper ensures artists can achieve their creative visions while supporting sustainable practices.
Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair, which is the UK subsidiary for the Exacompta Clairefontaine group, commented: “The Stationery Awards celebrate the best in the stationery sector, recognising products that combine innovation, quality, and sustainability. This year’s awards were particularly competitive, with many impressive entries across all the categories. Our victory in the Sustainable Stationery Product of the Year category demonstrates the industry’s recognition of our efforts to create consumer solutions that are both environmentally responsible and artistically excellent.”
