Nowadays, you have to look long and hard for sustainable, eco-friendly school supplies.
It shouldn’t be this way. We need to support manufacturers who are working in greener ways so that we can tip the scale in their favor.
Check out these top picks for environmentally conscious families (and kids!).
Canvas School Backpack
This is a durable backpack made of heavy-duty canvas material. Canvas a renewable resource, is biodegradable and sturdy enough to stand up to years of use.
Leaper Thickened Canvas Backpack
Vegan Slip-On Sneaker
These washable snickers mold to the little feet, and come in a huge variety of colors and sizes. The manufacturer uses zero-waste, low-energy emissions manufacturing process.
Native Jefferson Slip-On Sneaker
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Free of BPA, phthalates, and other toxins, this stainless steel bottle will serve you well. It is small enough to not weight down the heavy book bag and comes in a variety cool colors.
Kid Kanteen 12-Ounce Stainless Steel Bottle With Sport Cap
Stainless Steel Lunch Box
A stainless steel lunch container is a plastic-free, non-toxic option that will keep the food safe. It is zero-waste and will last for many years.
LunchBots Bento Trio LARGE All Stainless 3 Section Food Container
Reusable Snack Bag
These cute little snack baggies are food safe, machine washable and dishwasher safe. They are a great replacement for single-use plastic Ziploc bags and come in many fun colors and patterns.
Recycled Paper Composition Notebook
This notebook is made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper that was processed chlorine-free. The entire book is printed using soy-ink, which allows the papers to be recycled yet again.
Decomposition Book With 100% Post-consumer-waste Recycled Pages
Organic Cotton Tee for Boys
Your little boy will be spending long hours at school. This 100% certified organic cotton t-shirt is dyed with non-toxic coloring. It is pesticide-free, insecticide-free, and fire retardants-free.
City Threads Boys Organic Cotton Crew Neck Tshirt
Organic Cotton Tee for Girls
Your little girl will be spending long hours at school. This 100% certified organic cotton t-shirt is dyed with non-toxic coloring. It is pesticide-free, insecticide-free, and fire retardants-free.
City Threads Girls Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Cap Tshirt
Organic Cotton Socks
Soft, durable, and non-toxic, these socks are made of organic cotton and feel great on the feet. Perfect for sneakers, these socks will keep the little feet breathing and sweat-free.
Grödo Organic Cotton Kids Socks (3-pack) Made in Germany
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I hope you find this list helpful.
Have you used any of these products? Do you have other eco-friendly back-to-school supplies that you can recommend?