The UBC Journal of International Affairs is a 28-year old, student-run, peer- and faculty-reviewed, academic journal. Their project goal was to offset printing on 100% post-consumer paper using vegetable-based inks from a local printing company.

The Journal of International Affairs is committed to using only 100% recycled paper, as well as vegetable-based inks for printing the Journal. All journal printing will be carbon-offset by our local printing company, MET Fine Printers.

The Journal has always sought to foster opportunities for students to become more involved in campus life. It is entirely staffed by student volunteers, UBC students author the published papers, and the final publication is intended for UBC students.

The Journal is meant to expose students to fresh perspectives on global issues. With funds available from an AMS grant, they aimed to illustrate that sustainable printing options exist and that UBC has the infrastructure to support these projects.

Longetivity and Feasibility: They journal worked with MET Fine Printers, a local sustainable printing copy, to create a lasting partnership and build on the foundations of a durable partnership.

How has the UBC Journal of International Affairs impacted UBC? The jounral has become a publication that every International Relations student wants on their bookshelf. Further, by including the AMS Sustainability logo, they set a standard for sustainable printing.