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.
EcoGear Dhole Backpack: Constructed with Repreve fabric made from recycled water bottles.
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
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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.
Eco-Friendly Food Containers
From left to right:
MIRA Set of 3 Stainless Steel Food Storage Containers: Made of stainless steel.
The Fresh Locker Stainless Steel Food Storage Containers: Made entirely of stainless steel.
Itzy Ritzy Reusable Sandwich Bag: Reusable bag for sandwiches.
Itzy Ritzy Mini Reusable Snack Bag: Reusable bags for snacks.
Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
From left to right:
Hydro Flask Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle: Made of stainless steel.
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel 18 oz. With Sports Cap Bottle: Made of stainless steel.
Lifefactory 9-Ounce Glass Water Bottle: Made of glass.
Penguin Glass Water Bottle: Glass interior with a silicone exterior.
FOOGO Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel 10-Ounce Straw Bottle: Made of stainless steel.
See also:
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