1. Go for an FSC certified guitar, a number of companies are participating in the Music Wood Campaign so if possible go for one of their models..
2. Go second hand, a great way to save trees and resources. Also a lot of older guitars have been played in so have a really good sound. So don't always assume you have to go for a brand new axe, look for something with history and character.
3. Recycle, if you have an old guitar you no longer need, don't chuck it. Give it to a friend or relative and encourage them to play. if it's really in a state canabilise it for parts, you never know when you might need them. Be creative you could even make some Guitar String Jewelery
4. Spread the word, need ideas for a song? Why not read up on some environmental issues and use that as the subject for a song. You never know you might change a few peoples' minds.
5. Raise cash, put your talent to good use. Go busking or do a benefit and give the cash to a worthy environmental charity.
6. As suggested by guitarnoize try some biodegradeable guitar picks!
Repair don't replace! If you damage your guitar while performing an ill-fated scissor jump or other such incident, don't bin it! Save resources and support your local luthier by having it repaired.
8. Share ideas, if you have some more ideas for the green guitarist, please get in touch and we'll add them to the list.

Other Resources for the Eco-Friendly Guitar Player:

• The Greenpeace Music Wood Campaign. working to protect music wood and critical forest habitat.
• The Forest Stewardship Council. an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
• The Guitar Mental Article on Green Guitars.
• A great article from Guitarnoize Green Guitars are they plausible?

Please contact us if you have any more resources to share.

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