As a green-minded parent, I am always looking for products that will satisfy the eco and socially responsible side of me as well as the side that doesn’t think green has to be boring. So here you go…with both ideals in mind…my top 5 picks for back-to-school 2011 are:
#1: FAVORITE RE-USABLE LUNCH BAGS:
Graze Organics…We love them because they are:
- 100% organic cotton
- No plastic or synthetic linings
- Free of BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Lead
- Water-based inks
- Made in the USA
- Cute, cheerful designs
#2: FAVORITE BOOKBAG/BACKPACK:
EcoGear Animal backpacks and colorful messenger bags with:
- Organic and natural cotton
- Non-toxic dyes
- Sustainable wood accents
- Recycled Plastic Components
- Eco-friendly FUN!
- 1% for the planet Member
#3: FAVORITE LUNCHBOX:
Planetbox…seriously, what’s not to love?
- Made from high-quality 300- and 400- series food grade stainless steel
- 5 compartments encourage variety of healthy lunch foods
- “Dippers” allow for messy foods like yogurts and dips
- Easy to use & dishwasher safe
- Lightweight rubber (PVC-free!) magnets to decorate
- Non-toxic, eco-friendly fun!
#4: FAVORITE ECO-FRIENDLY ART SUPPLY
Crayon Rocks are all-natural soy wax crayons made from USA grown soybeans and colored with mineral pigments.
- Non-toxic and fun to use
- Come in an eco-friendly, reusable, washable cotton muslin bag
- The colors are vibrant and can be layered to make beautifully textured art work
- They were designed to strengthen the tripod grip muscles, preparing fingers and hands for handwriting
- Used by occupational therapists to help children develop fine motor skills
#5:
FAVORITE ECO-FRIENDLY COST-SAVING IDEA
Have a high school or college student in need of textbooks, study guides or supplemental reading? Why buy them when you can RENT THEM! And for younger kids, be sure to check your local library before you go out and buy all those reading list must-haves!
Enjoy the rest of your summer. School will be back in session before you know it!
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Additional Resources:
- Healthy Home Recommended Products Guide
- Recommended Reading List
- 2012 Eco Mother’s Day Gift Guide
- 2011 Eco Holiday Gift Guide
Great top 5! I am kind of liking the looks of Planetbox. I may have to check that out some more. I think I am in denial that school will be starting soon.
Oh those sandwich and snack bags are awesome! I am definitely going to have to check them out as well as the Planetbox!! Thanks so much for all of this great information!!
I wrote and published an educational resource for kids: The Compost Heroes. Would love for it to be reviewed by you or perhaps even offered on your site — kids and compost are a natural pair, especially when they get to do some hands-on composting stuff, like explore a worm bin in action, or even just take a nature walk to see nature’s composters in action.
Please visit http://www.CompostHeroes.com. I can be reached at Reba@CompostHeroes.com, or follow me on Twitter at CompostHero.
Many thanks and keep up the awesome job! Reba
That Planetbox is awesomesauce! I’d love to use it myself!