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Eco-Friendly Back to School
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By
Lisa Sharp
These are some safer and better for the environment back to school supplies.
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General School Supples
Lunch Supplies
General School Supples
Pencils, art supplies, cleaning supplies, etc…
This is my favorite safe and effective disinfectant. It is EPA-registered and kills covid and norovirus!
Force of Nature Disinfectant
These colored pencils use eco-friendly, recycled and recyclable packaging.
Colored Pencils
Safe and effective hand sanitizer for kids.
Hand Sanitizer Gel
Crayola is a classic and there crayons are non-toxic.
Crayola Crayons 64 Box
Regular wooden pencils are the best option.
Ticonderoga #2 Pencils
Refillable pens are best but if going with disposable look for ones using recycled materials.
Pilot BeGreen Retractable Ballpoint Pens
These come in different sizes and are recycled and easily recyclable.
Sustainable Earth by STAPLES Notebook
These are recycled and recyclable, unlike a lot of the plastic folders.
2-Pocket Presentation Folders
Kids go through a lot of paper so a recycled option is best.
Recycled Ruled Filler Paper
Recycled post-its.
Staples Pop‑Up Sticky Notes, Recycled Paper
These come in different sizes and are PVC-free and recycled.
Samsill Earth's Choice Plant-Based Binder
Crayola tends to be safer than a lot of the cheap brands.
Crayola Kid's Markers
Normal Elmer's school glue is non-toxic.
Elmer's Washable Liquid School Glue
This is my favorite safe and effective disinfectant. It is EPA-registered and kills covid and norovirus!
Force of Nature Disinfectant
Lunch Supplies
Safe lunch boxes, reusable containers, and more.
Lunch boxes can contain harmful heavy metals like lead. This is a safe and cute options.
Chomper Kids Lunch Bag
I use stainless steel contains like this in my own home. They last forever and are easy to clean.
Stainless Steel Snack Container
Adorable stainless steel water bottles for kids.
Stainless Steel Kids Water Bottle
Another great stainless steel container for lunch boxes.
Leak-Proof Snack Container
Another stainless steel container, this is 3-in-1 so you can pack multiple items in one container.
Three-in-One Classic Stainless Steel Lunch Box Set
Want to stick to disposables? These are a little bit better option.
Compostable Zipper Sandwich Bags
Another great reusable options.
Reusable Zipper Bags
