Better Three-Ring Binder

[joeahearn]

Hi everyone,

 

I like to use three-ring binders to organize my books as I write them. I usually use standard plastic three-ring binders I buy at Staples. I hate the plastic, though. Does anyone know of any three-ring binders made of something more aesthetically pleasing or at least more biodegradable than plastic?

 

Many thanks.

[WillSW]

If you happen to be in New York, Muji sells recycled Kraft binders which I find very attractive in their simplicity. Unfortunately I could not find them on their website. Searching "kraft binder" turns up a lot of similar results, though, and they seem to fit perfectly your wants.

[SarahS]

I used to use a three ring binder for years - these cheap things they sell now don't last through an academic year for me. I would love to find some sturdy ones, myself.

[joeahearn]

Thanks for the tip. I ordered five Kraft binders. We'll see how they do.

 

Best,

Joe

 

If you happen to be in New York, Muji sells recycled Kraft binders which I find very attractive in their simplicity. Unfortunately I could not find them on their website. Searching "kraft binder" turns up a lot of similar results, though, and they seem to fit perfectly your wants.

[stevlight]

Kolo makes beautiful binders--full disclosure i have done some consulting for them and contribute to their blog--BUT their products are top notch and although a little more expensive are made to last. Check them out here

[SarahS]

Kolo makes beautiful binders--full disclosure i have done some consulting for them and contribute to their blog--BUT their products are top notch and although a little more expensive are made to last. Check them out here

 

Thanks, I will.

[antleredguy]

I'm not sure who makes them but I get these brightly colored, hard plastic binders. They seem to last forever, have sturdy metal rings, and only open by pushing a lever thing-a-mading. The only non-durable part is the plastic pocket on the inside. I'll see if I can find a link.

[antleredguy]

The binders I talked about These come in a bunch of other sizes/colors as well.

-Nick

[jleeper]

I like the Staples Better Binders even though they are plastic. But the covers are solid plastic, not the vinyl covered cardboard found on most plastic binders. And they are very easy to open and close.

[NateB]

Hi everyone,

 

I like to use three-ring binders to organize my books as I write them. I usually use standard plastic three-ring binders I buy at Staples. I hate the plastic, though. Does anyone know of any three-ring binders made of something more aesthetically pleasing or at least more biodegradable than plastic?

 

Many thanks.

 

You can check out Bindertek. I haven't ordered from them, so I can't comment on the quality of the binders. They look nice, though.

[gregamckinney]

Hi everyone,

 

I like to use three-ring binders to organize my books as I write them. I usually use standard plastic three-ring binders I buy at Staples. I hate the plastic, though. Does anyone know of any three-ring binders made of something more aesthetically pleasing or at least more biodegradable than plastic?

 

Many thanks.

 

You can check out Bindertek. I haven't ordered from them, so I can't comment on the quality of the binders. They look nice, though.

 

I have several Bindertek binders, both two ring and three. The quality is very good. Highly recommended.

Regards, greg

[mooshi]

I've been using the Five Star/Mead Flex Binder. It's lasted well over a year of college and about to start another. Not bad for a 10-ish dollar investment. I also love that it could fold itself over like a spiral bound notebook would do. My only complaint is that opening and closing the rings is a pain since they must be done individually.

 

-- Moo

[Bo Bo Olson]

Perhaps an Army & Navy Surplus store.

I have still five from 30 and more years ago, that were Army type green cloth bound. They were old then. They come in medium and large...could be even in thin, but I didn't want thin.

 

A company named Norwood made them....99% chance that company does not exist, and or produce good goods like that any more.

 

Daily use you should be able to get 5 or 10 years worth of use out of them.

 

Once the US Government bought the very best, and things like that were expected to survive wars....like an old Government metal desk; the throw it in the truck and follow the war type.

Those desks are still used at the Mars Candy Bar company....from the big boss down....the complete administration works off of them, and are all in one big room. No big boss's room, no little boss's room; no BS, just work.

Edited May 12, 2010 by Bo Bo Olson

[Ravenmoon]

+1 for the Mead Five Star Flex Binders. I have a set of four that have (so far) gone through three years of classes, and still going strong. Target carries them with nice designs as well as a selection of solid colors.

[bigstick]

I gave up on 3-ring binders and now use lever-arch fiberboard items, from either ACCO or Leitz. Check out empireimports.

[omicron]

I got this @ Office max today:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-ProView-View-Leather-Binder/dp/B00395CZ6U

 

Because plastic hurts my hands, so I thought of you lol.

 

Maybe this would be useful?