29 Eco-Friendly School Supplies for Kids

Eco-friendly school supplies are not only better for the environment but also come in fun and unique designs.

It’s that time of year – the summer is winding down and kids are getting ready to head back to school.

But before you head out the door with your back-to-school shopping list in hand, consider a few options that are eco-friendly.

The products listed below make use of recycled materials, avoid the use of plastic whenever possible, and use as many degradable materials as possible.

Not only are these products earth-friendly, but many are also have fun and unique designs kids will love.

Eco-friendly backpacks for students

From left to right:

Petit Collage Eco-Friendly Backpack, Woodland: Wipe-able 100% cotton canvas exterior is coated with a protective, solvent-free biodegradable laminate made from natural polymers.

Onyx and Green Backpack: Made from recycled newspaper and ramie leaf materials.

Ecogear Flash Backpack: Constructed with Repreve fabric made from recycled water bottles.

Eco-friendly pencils, pens, and erasers

From left to right:

Onyx and Green Colored Pencils: Made from recycled newspaper and recycled packaging.

Ticonderoga EnviroStik Pencils: 35% post-consumer material, wood pencil with degradable latex-free eraser.

Bic Pencil XtraLife Mechanical Pencils: Made with 65% recycled plastic.

Onyx and Green Mechanical Pencils: The body of the pencil is made of recycled PET.

Onyx and Green Retractable Ballpoint Pens: Made of recycled milk cartons. Comes in a recycled free pack.

Onyx and Green Erasers: Made of recycled rubber.

Eco-Friendly Pencil Cases

From left to right:

Onyx & Blue Binder Pouch: Made from 100% jute.

Onyx and Green 2-Zip Pencil Case: Made from 100% jute.

Blue Q Hoo’s Next Pencil Case: Made from 95% post-consumer recycled material.

Eco-friendly paper, binders, etc.

From left to right:

Aurora GB Elements Binder: 70% post-consumer-waste.

Pacon Ecology Recycled Filler Paper: Contains 100% recycled content with 40% post-consumer fiber.

Environotes Recycled Spiral Notebook: Contains 30% post-consumer waste.

Onyx and Green Self-Adhesive Notes: Recycled paper.

Reusable Eco-Friendly Lunch Bags

From left to right:

Colony Co. Lunch Bag: Made of waxed canvas. Free of any synthetic or plastic-based materials and biodegradable.

Dabbawalla Hoot Owl Kids’ Insulated and Washable Lunch Bag: Sustainable material is degradable, recyclable, and 100% toxic-free.

Vaschy Neoprene Insulated Lunch Tote: Reusable insulated lunch bag that’s easy to clean.

EcoRight Reusable Cotton Canvas Insulated Cooler: Made of cotton canvas. 1% of all profits are donated to causes supporting education and the environment.