So I'm going back to school in about a week and it totally snuck up on me. I have absolutely no school supplies or lunch planning thingies. So I decided Hey, why dont I just go online and spazztasticly search for helpful school stuff?! I'm so intelligent in my procrastination. Anyways, this is what I found:
Lunchboxes, Reusable Baggies and Flatware
Ok, the only reason this is on here is because it's hilarious looking and you can put stickers on it. I mean I'm sure it's a completely functional lunchbox and all, but I could never use it seriously as I would be the laughing-stock of my entire school, myself included.
These are ADORABLE. They come in different sizes (for snacks and sandwiches) and a bunch of different designs. They're reusable, plastic-free, and replace all those yucky plastic bags. I'll be buying lots of these because I personally bring about 10 snacks a day and it's pretty tough to find eco-friendly ways to bring all my fruits and such to school.
These cute little lunch bags are made by women in the Phillipines from recycled juice bags. This is awesome because (I just found this out) some juice containers aren't biodegradable and these lunch bags are a way to re-use them. They're all handmade and different.
This lunchbox looks a little small, but all the reviews for it say it's roomy enough. It looks cute and is slim so it can fit in a backpack easily. It's leak proof, has a sliding divider, and is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Upon seeing these, I immediatly said "HOLY CRAP I WANT ONE!". These are quite possibly the most adorable lunch sacks in existence. They unzip to a placemat and are insulated so you can keep drinks cold. So cute!
This is something that I think more people need to catch on to. Re-usable utensils are amazing and should be as normal to everyday life as socks are (sorry for the random analogy). These are made from sustainable bamboo and won't stain easily. Plus, they come with chopsticks!
Backpacks!
EastsportBackpack This backpack is 100% cotton and only weighs 1 lb.! Which is awesome because I know from personal experience that school books weigh about as much as a small horse.
BazuraBags Another from Bazura. This messenger bag would probably be best for kids in elementary school as it's not very big, but it's definately cute! And it's made from non biodegradablejuice containers as well.
The Reactor Soalr Backpack Ok so this backpack is over $100 but still, it's got a solar panel on it! Come on now! I had to show it to someone. Anyways, if you could afford this it's a great backpack.
Hemp Sisters Deluxe Hemp Backpack This is my favorite backpack that I've found and I'm thinking about getting this one. It's made from hemp (obviosuly) and has tons of storage space. Also, it's handmade in Nepal, and I love buying stuff from different countries.
School Supplies
Student Composition Books I love compostion books as opposed to normal spiral bound notebooks, and this one is made with post consumer waste and lots of it. Yay for not killing anymore trees!
Rebinders Everyones favorite school supply: binders. Well, at least they are at my school seeing as most teachers force you to carry at least a 1 inch binder. These come in 1, 2, and 3 inch sizes. All are made of 100% recycled materials and are way more durable than vinyl binders.
NotebookFiller Paper This filler paper is made with 40% post consumer waste and is 100% recycled. It's perfect for putting in your Rebinder.
Smencils Alright, I realise they have a hilarious name, but these are the coolest things I've ever seen in all my seventeen years for back to school. They're made from recycled newspaper and come in 11 different scents including peppermint to help boost your concentration during tests! They also come in biodegradable freshness tubes made from corn. I'll definitely be getting some of these for the school year.
Biodegradable Pens by Vegetarian Shoes These pens are made from corn and outlive most regular pens. Unfortunitely, they only come in blue ink, but they're still worth it.
Alright well that's all I have for now. Maybe I'll look for some eco-friendly clothes soon.... But not right now because there's a very riveting episode of WifeSwap on. So tata for now and I'll be back soon!
Summer♥
just curious, how do you know all this stuff? do you own these products or are you just believing what they say on their websites? because usually websites that are selling products can't be trusted to talk about those products honestly. they always exaggerate to make them sound like the very best, even if they're not... everyone says their product is the best.
ReplyDeletewell i read all the reviews and did some research about them to make sure they weren't just total crap.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! & I totally was watching that WifeSwap ;D
ReplyDeletewasn't it so good?! i have a complete obsession with wife swap and i watch it everyday after work. best show ever!
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