Sustainable Back to School Must-Haves
🌱🎒📚 It’s time to get the kids ready for the new school year and we are looking at some of our favorite sustainable purchases for back to school that will help us lower our trash and carbon footprint throughout the next year.
By choosing these sustainable products for back to school, you can help make a positive impact on the environment and instill eco-friendly habits in the next generation. Let's create a greener and more sustainable future together!
Eco-Friendly Backpacks
Look for backpacks made from recycled materials or sustainable fabrics like organic cotton or hemp. These backpacks are not only durable but also help reduce plastic waste. We love Fjällräven’s Kanken backpacks for their durability and sustainable mission to protect the Arctic fox.
Reusable Lunch Containers
Invest in reusable lunch containers made from stainless steel, silicone, or glass. They are great alternatives to single-use plastic bags and containers, reducing waste and promoting sustainability, while helping you easily pack a delicious and healthy lunch like these Salmon Hot Dog Flowers.
Recycled Paper Notebooks
Opt for notebooks made from recycled paper. Using recycled materials helps conserve natural resources and reduces the demand for new paper production.
Refillable Water Bottles
Choose a high-quality, durable water bottle that you can refill throughout the day. Avoid single-use plastic bottles and opt for stainless steel or BPA-free options. Hydro Flask’s bottles are amazing and come in different sizes, mouth shapes, and colors.
Sustainable Pens and Pencils
Look for pens and pencils made from sustainable materials like bamboo or recycled plastic. Some pens even use non-toxic ink, making them eco-friendly choices. These pens and pencils are very purposeful as they can be planted after you are done with them which can teach kids first steps in gardening.
Sustainable School and Art Supplies
Seek out plant-based, metal, recycled, or refillable alternatives for other school supplies – such as metal rulers, recycled erasers, and eco-friendly highlighters and crayons.
Solar-Powered Calculators
Consider a solar-powered calculator instead of battery-operated ones. They are eco-friendly and can be recharged using sunlight.
Beeswax Wraps
Use beeswax wraps as a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap for wrapping snacks and sandwiches.
Reusable Cloth Napkins
Instead of disposable paper napkins, pack reusable cloth napkins in lunchboxes.
Low-Emission School Transportation
If possible, encourage walking, biking, or using public transportation to get to school, reducing carbon emissions.
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