…….. the Sustainable Way……
ECO FRIENDLY & ZERO WASTE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
New stationery and school supplies have always been an exciting time for most kids (and many adults too!) I mean, really… who here can say the same? The smell of a new book, or a new eraser in your bag….this in particular always excited me for a grand new adventure. Made the start of a new year a moment you just couldn’t forget. I can still remember the first days of a new year in my childhood…. who here can say the same? What is one thing that triggers your memory as a child in your Elementary years at the begining of the school year?
Keeping things sustainable for the new school year can definietly bring a sense of dread. The idea of sending your child off to school with plastic packaging, toxic components, and boxes of unused junk, oh my! It can get a bit overwhelming. Right?
To help, here are a few strategies for sustainable, low or zero waste school supplies:
- Use what you already have. Look after those forgotten notebooks (they’re usually full of mostly blank pages!). And tackle those loose pens at home! (They will likely work!! Use them!)
- Donate anything at home you think you will NOT use. Make room for things you can actually use.
- See what you can find secondhand!!! Gosh, I have been a big fan of Facebook Marketplace and Ebay lately. You can find some real gems there!
Oh…I forgot to mention, Ditch those “plastic” mechanical pencils. How about planting a tree with your used pencil? *Hehe*
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****Remember**** When any of this becomes a bit overwhelming, remember, you don’t need to do it all at once. One small change can make the BIGGEST difference in the world.
Sprout Pencil meets high standard of social and environmental impact
We must shift our thinking away from short-term gain toward long-term investment and sustainability, and always have the next generations in mind with every decision we make.
by Deb Haaland
