It is August already - summer is almost coming to a close and school will soon be in session (believe us we are not trying to rush any second of the lovely summer season). BUT facts are facts and we need to make sure we are all prepped up for a GREAT academic year. We’ve made a list of our top necessities to start of the school year, being good to yourself and the environment.
- 1.A good clean water bottle – Klean Kanteen has been providing consumers with “a better option than plastic lined aluminum bottles: a safe, healthy, lightweight, reusable bottle free of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other toxic substances” since 2004.
- 2.Clementie Art – modeling dough, glue, crayons, paints and markers – this Boulder, CO based company makes sure all of their products are certified non-toxic, environmentally friendly and free of artificial colors and dyes – these items are sold at most of the Whole Foods Markets locations in the Whole Body section.
- 3.Sandwich bags – OR! How about we opt for a reusable “bag” this year, specifically, Wrap-N-Mat, “passing all CPSIA requirements, their products are free of lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, and formaldehyde”.
- 4.Scissors – For all crafty projects, Westcott KleenEarth 70% recycled scissors are a must have!
- 5.Highlighter – Eco Dry Highlighters from Stubby Pencil Studios “use no plastics, ink solvents and no volatile organic compounds, unlike the standard fiber tip highlighters”. They also do not bleed through thin pages and are long lasting to boot! Stubby Pencil Studios also offers an array of other “quality and earth friendly goods, at an affordable price. All their unique products are non-toxic, recycled, fair trade, educational, sustainable or environmentally responsible”.
- 6.Assignment books/doddle pads/notebooks – Ecojot uses 100% post-consumer recycled paper, vegetable inks and adhesives, biodegradable shrink wraps in packaging and all components of their stationary products are sourced within the United States or Canada.
- 7.Ecolunchbox – healthy lunch boxes made with “100% high quality, non-toxic stainless steel; does not contain plastic, free of all estrogen mimicking chemicals, such as bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates and bisphenol-S (BPS)”. A healthy case for a healthy lunch!
- 8.Backpack – Freitag a company that transforms truck tarps into highly functional, unique, stylish backpacks!
- 9.VerMints – and of course our own love and joy VerMints. Instead of keeping those pesky artificially sweetened, aspartame-laden and harmful ingredient gums and mints on hand – keep your kids fresh and healthy with VerMints!
What are some of your favorite companies that make environmentally friendly, safe school supplies? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
*Photo Source: stubbypencilstudio.com
