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In 2008, Amber Lotus started planting trees to offset the environmental impact of their publishing activities. Each year they plant more than 20 times the number of trees used to create thier products. As of January 2023, they have planted more than ONE MILLION trees through their partnership with Trees for the Future.

Amber Lotus has achieved a carbon-negative status with their tree-planting initiative. They choose Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Certified Mixed Source Paper and soy-based inks for their products.

Read more about their sustainability philosophy — Half a Million Trees, Art, Commerce, and Service. 

For more details about their ongoing efforts to become better earth stewards, see their Environmental Statement.

Sue Zipkin is a versatile and innovative artist known for he unique watercolor style and colorful, playful designs, the perfect reflection of her upbeat personality and positive vision. Zipkin gains inspiration from the beauty of nature and things we don't always see with our eyes but can feel with our hearts. The mysteries of the universe and “hidden worlds” inspire her, as do the textures and patterns found on flowers, insects, and dewdrops. Whether expressing herself through a bright rainbow palette or a spectrum of soft pastels, Zipkin creates designs that bring a smile: sophisticated with a sassy bent! To the delight of her collectors, her designs can be found on calendars, greeting cards, garden flags, fabric, dinnerware, and more.

Based in Portland, Oregon and owned by a husband and wife team, Amber Lotus Publishing is a carbon-negative independent publisher of calendars, greeting cards, journals and coloring books.

They approach every design with love and honor as they work with wisdom teachers and talented artists from around the world. Their desire is to create products that illuminate the sacred dimensions of everyday life — mindfulness, creativity, healthy living and earth awareness Sharing the diversity of world cultures and sacred traditions as well as the inspiration and beauty of the natural world is their passion.

Founded in 1988, their original purpose was generating funds to preserve the sacred culture of Tibet. While they still support Tibetan relief projects, they have expanded their mission and are continually guided by the principles of Right Livelihood — doing the greatest good with the least harm.