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September 8, 2023
colored pencils in a wooden box

Promoting Literacy Worldwide

International Literacy Day falls on 8th September. The day seeks to raise the importance of literacy to all countries and cultures. This year’s theme focuses on […]
September 1, 2023

Reviving the Art of Handwritten Letters: Celebrating Letter Writing

World Letter Writing Day falls on September 1, 2023. Celebrate this fantastic initiative by sending a letter – to an old friend, a family member, someone […]
August 29, 2023
Your new school year resolutions

Your new school year resolutions

The end of August and the beginning of September herald the start of a new school year. It’s a great time for goal setting and locking […]
August 25, 2023
A sustainable guide for parents: Preparing your kids for school

A sustainable guide for parents: Preparing your kids for school

For most parents, September marks the beginning of a new school year, and as parents, you want to ensure our children’s transition back to school is […]
August 21, 2023

Sweden blames digital screens for lack of attainment

Sweden might have some of the best educational performance and attainment metrics in Europe, but the Swedish Government is unhappy with recent attainment levels. It plans […]
August 16, 2023
Unforgettable literary escapes Books to read before the summer end

Unforgettable literary escapes: Books to read before the summer ends

As summer dances on, there’s still time to embark on a literary adventure that will transport you to enchanting destinations. Whether you’re lounging by the beach […]
August 11, 2023
International Youth Day

International Youth Day: How to mark the occasion

August 12 is International Youth Day. This year, International Youth Day will focus on the need to build green skills to support the transition to a […]
August 7, 2023
Book Lovers Day

Six ways to celebrate Book Lovers Day

Did you know that there is a Book Lovers Day? It’s celebrated annually on August 9. Here at Blueprint, we’re huge fans of the printed word […]
August 3, 2023

The Blank Page Project: Unleashing the magic of creativity

July 27, 2023
2D restaurants

Two-dimensional restaurants around the world

There’s a new trend in novel dining experience that is spreading from South Korea to Malaysia, Tokyo and now Lisbon. These two-dimensional restaurants are a fun […]
July 24, 2023

Textbook or laptop? The surprising difference in carbon footprints is revealed

A new study has found that the carbon footprint of electronic teaching aids is ten times more than that of textbooks. It suggests that using a […]
July 21, 2023
Benefits of paper packaging

Beyond the box: discover the benefits of paper packaging (Quiz)

July 18, 2023
summer reads for 2023

Top 5 summer reads for 2023

Long summer days and relaxing vacations demand great books. That’s why the Blue Print team had compiled our ultimate summer 2023 book list. Do you agree […]
July 13, 2023
5 tips to make your summer holiday more sustainable

5 tips to make your summer holiday more sustainable

Summer is here. The urge to travel to the world’s beautiful hotspots is undeniable. Yet we know travel accounts for more than five percent of global […]
July 10, 2023
Mid-year goal setting

Mid-year goal setting for a great second half of the year

Goal setting isn’t a once-a-year process. Goals need to be reviewed regularly to monitor progress against them. That’s why a mid-year review is such an important […]
July 6, 2023
Frida Kahlo self portraits

The truth behind Frida Kahlo self-portraits

The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has become one of the most famous artists of her generation. Her striking self-portraits have helped to establish her reputation as […]
June 28, 2023
Shelter

An emergency shelter made from cardboard

An ingenious idea to create an affordable, sustainable housing solution for emergency and disaster relief situations has been created – made almost entirely from cardboard. The […]
June 22, 2023
Virgin fiber

Virgin fiber vs. recycled fiber?

There are plenty of different arguments on each side about whether you should purchase recycled paper. Where does the truth lie? Should you opt for virgin […]
June 19, 2023

Aerospace Engineers Break World Record with High-Performance Paper Airplane

A team of passionate aerospace engineers, including two from Boeing, recently achieved a remarkable feat by designing a paper airplane that shattered the world record for […]
June 16, 2023

Top 5 summer staycation ideas

Dare we say it, but the staycation trend is here to stay! If you’re planning a staycation this summer, here are a few ideas from the […]