Class Is In Session: Send The Kids Back In Chic (Sustainable) Style
Photo via Ekobo
Over the last what-feels-like-3,000-years, school has been quite the emotional roller coaster. So we’ve curated a list of thoughtful back-to-school supplies to help make this school year as enjoyable as possible while keeping the health of our kids and the planet at top of mind. From eco-friendly lunch boxes to reusable water bottles and backpacks that give back, here are a few conscious and cool must-haves to get your kids pumped for class.
Launch Stainless Steel Lunch Box
PlanetBox makes lunch boxes that are good for your kids and good for the planet. They’re nontoxic (free of lead, PVC, phthalates and BPA material), dishwasher safe, and give a literal nod to the planet with its space-themed products, like the Launch, Shuttle and Rover lunch boxes. And, you can customize yours by adding one of their artsy magnets.
Snack Box
French eco-friendly lifestyle brand Ekobo’s BPA-free snack box with silicone band offers a reusable alternative to plastic baggies, tin foil and plastic wrap. Plus, they’re color-blocked, so you can’t really go wrong.
James 250 ML Water Bottle
Bkr has always made chic water bottles. But now they’re making mini versions, so your kids can stay chic and hydrated too. Made from glass and silicone, they’re BPA-free and phthalate-free but overflowing with style.
Kane Kids Backpack
This backpack is crafted using 90% recycled polyester canvas made from plastic bottles. As a Benefit Corporation, State donates fully-packed backpacks to American children in need through its #WhatDoWeTellTheKids initiatives.
Klizia Whale Staplers
We all dread the dreaded school supply list. And with the extra stress the pandemic has brought to education, why not make learning fun with these Italian whale-shaped staplers curated by Mr. Boddington?
Yoobi x Marvel Spider-Man Mini Markers
Loving this Yoobi and Marvel collab, with a hint of mint and lavender to kick the primary color palette up a notch. For every product purchased, Yoobi donates an essential accessory to a child in need. It’s a superhero marker in more ways than one.
Pantone Pencil Cup
You’ll need somewhere to keep those markers, and these ceramic pencil cups in gorgeous Pantone shades are the perfect organizing solution.
Slip-On Suede Sneakers
We had to throw in some cool kicks, of course, and Namoo’s slip-on suede sneakers in Mustard were calling out to us. They’re manufactured in Spain using eco-friendly fabrics and will take your kids back to school in style.