An eco friendly back to school supply list
Back to school shopping can never start too soon. Besides new clothes, most of the back to school mayhem revolves around school supplies. Ah, the scent of pencils a.k.a. freshly cut down trees, PVC plastic pencil boxes, and petroleum based crayons. Can you smell it now?
With more unhealthy choices than ever, let us shed light on some super healthy, eco-friendly alternatives that come together to make a healthier you, a healthier Earth and healthier air to breath. Whether you’re buying for yourself or a child in your life, look at these companies to provide you some well needed solace in the crazy world of school supplies.
Rating Key:
super big thumbs up big thumbs up thumbs up
the best still great, but could be a tad better a good alternative, better than the standard
Backpack
Instinctive
100% recycled 600 D polyester
Rating: Although it’s a ‘poly’ and generally we should try to move away from plastic, it gets a thumbs up because it is
100% recycled.
3 Ring Binders
Naked Binder
100% recycled and recyclable, 100% post-consumer waste, FSC certified, made in USA
Rating: A super big thumbs up for being made from 100% post consumer waste and easily 100% recyclable, as well as the company’s environmental and community commitment.
Half Sheet, Notebook binder
Naked Binder
100% recycled and recyclable, 100% post-consumer waste, FSC certified, made in USA Rating: A super big thumbs up for being made from 100% post consumer waste and easily 100% recyclable, as well as the company’s environmental and community commitment.
Lined Notebook Paper
GreenLine Paper Company
100% recycled, 100% post-consumer waste
Rating: A super big thumbs up for this post-consumer recycled paper that can obviously we recycled after use.
Spiral Notebook
Enviro-Notes
100% recycled, 30% post-consumer waste, made in the USA
Rating: These 5 subject notebooks get a big thumbs up for being recycled and made in the USA.
Pocket Folders and Binder Pockets
Naked Binder
100% recycled and recyclable, 97% post-consumer waste, FSC certified, made in USA
Rating: With a super big thumbs up, Naked Binder wins again-- eco-friendly folders that are easily customizable with a creative thought and the prefect pen, crayon or marker.
Computer Paper
Mohawlk Fine Papers
100% post-consumer waste, 100% recycled, Green Seal certified, Green-e Certified
Rating: A super big thumbs up for the certifications and recycled content of the copy paper, as well for the company’s environmental commitment.
Tab Dividers
Naked Binder
30-100% post consumer waste, recycled and recyclable, FSC certified, made in the USA
Rating: Another super big thumbs up for making non-plastic tab dividers.
Pencil Zip-up Organizer
Sewing solution—if you don’t sew, find someone who does and give him or her some old fabric from clothes once worn and buy a new zipper to create a one of a kind pencil case.
Pencils
O’Bon
Made from recycled newspaper
Rating: These pencils are made from recycled newspapers to preserve our forests and get a super big thumbs up for sustainability. Get recycled colored pencils here too!
Pencil Box
Simple solution- find any old box or new box made from eco-friendly or recycled materials to use as your pencil box. There doesn’t seem to be a good solution on the market for eco-friendly or recycled pencil boxes.
Pen
Ecotopia
Made of 100% recycled paper, recyclable
Rating: A big thumbs up is given to these pens because of their recycled body and low cost compared to other recycled pens.
Dry Erase Makers
AusPen
100% Recycled, non-toxic, refillable, and recyclable
Rating: These markers get a super big thumbs up for being recycled, non-toxic and reusable. The company is all about keeping toxic waste out of landfills and classrooms.
Crayons
Stockmar Wax Crayons
Made from Beeswax, non-toxic
Rating: Although little pricy, these crayons get a big thumbs up for being non-toxic, non petroleum based and made by a company focused on the health of humans and the environment.
Markers
Clementine Art
All natural, non-toxic, 100% post-consumer packaging, chemical and dye free
Rating: A super big thumbs up for these natural markers. There don’t seem to be any others that even compare. There are only 4 colors, however, which is the only downfall. Make more colors, please!
Scissors
Kid’s Kleenearth Scissors
Made from 30% post-consumer waste
Rating: These children’s scissors get a thumbs up for being made from post-consumer waste and for being better than the standard.
Erasers
Ecotopia
PVC free, phthalate free
Rating: A thumbs up for this PVC and phthalate free eraser that is healthier than many traditional erasers on the market.
Glue Sticks
Coccoina
Solvents and petroleum free, non-toxic
Rating: A thumbs up for this glue stick that is petroleum free unlike many of its counterparts.
Naked Binder has chosen these products based on their eco-friendliness, sustainable practices and/or commitment to a healthier Earth. Not all products have been tested by Naked Binder. For questions or comments (or if you have used any of these), please contact Naked Binder at info@nakedbinder.com OR 877.446.2533.
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Simple product reviewRECYCLED & ECO-FRIENDLY BINDERS, FOLDERS & TABS3-RING BINDERS
Naked Binder makes the highest quality recycled and recyclable eco-friendly office and school supplies on the planet. Office supplies have never looked better, performed better or been as easy on the planet.
Pocket Folders
Our recycled eco-friendly pocket folders, cd holders, and binder pocket pouches are 100% recycled, FSC certified and 97% post-consumer waste.
Tab Dividers
All of the tabs can be easily customized by labeling or screen printing them. Our binder tabs are all made from post-consumer waste and are 100% recyclable.
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