Zero Waste Back to School Essentials
Back to school is just around the corner. So why not head back to class in sustainable style? A lot of school lunches and supplies can create a lot of waste. Save money and the planet with these zero waste back to school essentials!
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Zero Waste Back to School Essentials:
1. Organic cotton backpack
Made from GOYS certified organic heavy weight cotton, this backpack is designed to hold all f your school supplies. With multiple pockets on the outside and multiple pockets on the inside, you’ll have no trouble finding space for all your belongings!
2. Organic cotton pencil case
From the same brand as the organic cotton backpack, why not get the matching pencil case! The same heavy weight cotton will ensure to hold in all your pencil and pens.
3. Organic cotton reusable lunch bag
GOne are the days of throw-away brown paper lunch bags! Buy once and never think about it again with this reusable one big enough to hold your lunch! Coming in multiple colours, there’s something for everyone! Not to mention a pocket for ice packs!
4. Beeswax wraps
Keep your snacks and sandwiches safe and tasty with reusable beeswax wraps! These wraps completely take the place of plastic wrap so you don’t have to waste them at all!
5. Stasher bags
Stasher bags may be one of the greatest inventions of all. Seriously, I don’t know how I managed without them for so long. These food-grade reusable silicone bags also work for storing your snacks and meals AND they’re even microwave safe!
6. Insulated thermos
Keep soups, pasta’s, and more, warm all day long with a reusable insulated thermos!
7. Reusable bamboo cutlery
Ditch the disposables and bring your own reusable cutlery! This bamboo cutlery set is lightweight and won’ weigh down your lunch bag, plus they come in a carrying case so they’re always together!
8. Bento box
For all your other lunch necessities, pack it in a reusable bento box!
9. Water bottle
Most schools have water fountains, so skip the vending machine plastic bottled water and bring your own that you can refill throughout the day!
10. Hand sanitizer
Don’t head back to school this year without this safe and effective hand sanitizer! The best part is it comes in a refillable aluminum container to be used again and again!
There you have your zero waste back to school essentials! I hope it prepares you to have a safe and sustainable year!
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