Planet earth

The first issue of The Local Planet, the Spring 2005 edition, was published in Autumn 2004. Over the following four years, a total 14 editions were produced. The Local Planet contained a wide range of content, including research, interviews, feature articles and general news-items, almost all connected with sustainable living. Related advertising was also included. Content was written by people passionate about sharing ideas and information, showing how we can work together to create a ”Wonderful World” for future generations.   

Looking back over past issues, it is clear that many articles are as relevant today as when they were first written, some dating back 20 years. While we had been thinking about re-commencing publishing, a better idea might be to leave those original 14 editions on line here as a resource for those researching sustainability, especially as the key challenges remain constant. 

If you would like to peruse some of those earlier editions, follow this link. However, before you leave this section, you might like to express your interest in any new edition of The Local Planet, form below. 

Check out the About Us section for information about the publishers, The FACTORY, and to view the list of amazing Local Planet editors and contributors, you might like to take a look at the archive section, where you can view or download past issues; each one includes the relevant list of penwomen and penmen.

A Sustainable Future

If we were to publish any new edition, and in order for this venture to be sustainable, in both publishing and production methods, we would need to do things a little differently than before. See below for what we would do.

  • Offer each issue in hard-copy printed, A4 format, and also a digital, downloadable version.
  • The Local Planet could be available via subscription and possibly via a number of organic / health-food stores. The latter would only be decided following contact with previous distributors.
  • Sale or return will not be an option, which means we would only print what is needed.

Below are what we have identified as the advantages of the print and digital editions.

Why choose the Digital Planet.
  1. No print material is required.
  2. No print consumables are required, such as inks / toners.
  3. The Digital Planet will be somewhat easier to search for specific content.
  4. Price would need to be in the region of €10 per issue
 
Why choose a Printed Planet.
  1. A separate electronic device is not required to read the content.
  2. Electricity is not being consumed while it is being read.
  3. If it is kept for a long time, the printed Planet will act as a carbon store.
  4. Reading from a printed page helps avoid the ‘computer vision syndrome’.
  5. Produced using self-generated, green electricity.
  6. Price would need to be about €15 per issue

Express your interest

If you think we should re-commence publishing of The Local Planet, and might like to subscribe in the future, you can optionally submit your details via the form below. We will simply let you know if and when a new issue is being published. You can decide then if you would like to subscribe.