Before we know it, another year of learning and making friends is going to be under way for our children. While the picnics, beach holidays, and days spent swimming are fun, our little ones can't stay out of the classroom for too long. After all, no one benefits from that pesky Summer slide [1]! Thinking about peeking at your kids' respective back-to-school shopping lists [2] sooner rather than later? You might want to consider going an eco-friendly route [3] whenever possible. We're talking refillable water bottles, reusable bento boxes, and notebooks made from recycled paper. Scroll through to get a look at some of our favourite school supplies that will reduce your family's carbon footprint. We only get one planet earth, right?
Asobu Juicy Drink Box
This 10-oz., BPA-free Asobu Juicy Drink Box [5] ($10) claims to be unbreakable. Who wants to put it to the test?
Unruled Notebook
Invented by college students, these Unruled Notebook [6] ($24 for 3) are made from 100 percent recycled paper.
S'well Stainless Steel Water Bottle Straws, Fits
These nifty sets of Stainless Steel Water Bottle Straws [7] ($12) fit both 10- and 18-oz. bottles, so your mini mes can use even less plastic.
S'ip by S'well Top Dog Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Mini animal advocates will love drinking out of this S'ip by S'well Top Dog Stainless Steel Water Bottle [8] ($20) meant to keep them hydrated all day long!
Reusable Storage Bags
This set of leak-proof Reusable Storage Bags [9] ($17 for 10) comes with six sandwich bags and four freezer bags that your kids can use again and again.
Langsprit Premium Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags
The sweet hedgehog print on these Langsprit Premium Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags [10] ($11) will make your little ones smile ear-to-ear whenever they take their seats in the cafeteria.
Northbooks USA Eco Notebooks
These Northbooks USA Eco Notebooks [11] ($19 for 3) are printed on recycled paper, so you can breathe easy.
Glass Meal Prep Containers
These see-through Glass Meal Prep Containers [12] ($27 for 5) make meal prep a breeze for parents. And yes, they're microwave- and freezer-safe!
Bizz Travel Bento Box
The microwave- and dishwasher-friendly Bizz Travel Bento Box [13] ($34) even comes with a set of utensils. Did we mention they're BPA-free?
Stackable Stainless Steel Thermal Lunch Box
This modern Stackable Stainless Steel Thermal Lunch Box [14] ($28) comes with a reusable spoon and insulated bag to ensure food says cold or warm.
Rezip Leakproof Reusable Storage Bags
Stamp out your family's waste by opting for a set of Rezip Leakproof Reusable Storage Bags [15] ($20 for 5) that will reduce the amount of plastic you throw away every day.
Tarlini Bento Lunch Box
A narrow, stackable Bento box is the name of the game. And this pretty Tarlini Bento Lunch Box [16] ($11) comes in a slew of pastel hues your kids will love.
Allyooly Silicone Collapsible Drinking Straws
These sleek, functional Allyooly Silicone Collapsible Drinking Straws [17] ($13) come with their very own case for easy transport.
3-in-1 Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box
This durable 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box [18] ($30) can hold up to six cups of food, making it a great, eco-friendly option for even the hungriest of teenagers.
Langsprit Premium Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags
These dishwasher-safe Langsprit Premium Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags [19] ($11 for 3 bags) come in an adorable cactus print that we can't help but love.
Senneny Reusable Silicone Drinking Straws
Been out to dinner lately? Then you know that many restaurants are kicking plastic straws to the curb in the name of mother earth. Go with a set of these Senneny Reusable Silicone Drinking Straws [20] ($9 for 12) that fit nicely in your go-to tumblers.
S'ip by S'well The Boy Who Lived Water Bottle
Have a few Hogwarts wannabes in the house? Snag them a S'ip by S'well The Boy Who Lived 15-oz. Water Bottle, [21] ($20) that Dumbledore would approve of, and kiss plastic bottles goodbye for good.
OmieBox Bento Box
This insulated and leak-proof OmieBox Bento Box [22] ($40) lets kids bring their favourite hot meal to school without any fuss or spills.
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/How-Stop-Summer-Slide-45885239
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Stages-Back--School-Shopping-Kids-45150266
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Eco-Friendly-Products-Families-46251179
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/food/Reusable-Silicone-Food-Storage-Wraps-46005331
[5] https://www.amazon.com/asobu-Ultimate-Unbreakable-Reusable-Bottle/dp/B01CMX367G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=kids+s
[6] https://www.amazon.com/Unruled-Notebook-Pack-Environmentally-Sustainable/dp/B073DFKD4V/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=recycled+notebook&qid=1562782991&s=gateway&sr=8-3&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[7] https://www.amazon.com/Swell-12500-A19-31401-Straws-Stainless-Bottle/dp/B07N29JBN9/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=kids+s
[8] https://www.amazon.com/Swell-Vacuum-Insulated-Stainless-Bottle/dp/B01E9ATEN0/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=kids+s
[9] https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Storage-Bags-Bag%EF%BC%886-Reusable-Organisation/dp/B07R8ZSSH6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3T6YO1HI3X4YN&keywords=reusable+sandwich+bags&qid=1562782499&s=gateway&sprefix=resuable+,aps,141&sr=8-3&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[10] https://www.amazon.com/Langsprit-Reusable-Sandwich-Friendly-Dishwasher/dp/B07H3TXKYR/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3T6YO1HI3X4YN&keywords=reusable+sandwich+bags&qid=1562782522&s=gateway&sprefix=resuable+,aps,141&sr=8-10&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[11] https://www.amazon.com/Journal-Notebook-Writing-Journaling-Notebooks/dp/B0779N7QJ2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=recycled+notebook&qid=1562783009&s=gateway&sr=8-5&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[12] https://www.amazon.com/Containers-Compartment-BPA-Free-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B07N2BPQC3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bento+box&qid=1562783245&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[13] https://www.amazon.com/Bizz-Removable-Microwaveable-Dishwasher-Containers/dp/B07MGDQ6HG/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?keywords=bento+box&pd_rd_i=B07MGDQ6HG&pd_rd_r=f88b3c51-bbd0-454b-8dc1-16ba65780aa3&pd_rd_w=1oyTB&pd_rd_wg=6XNZJ&pf_rd_p=be5d8dec-444e-4770-91df-1e16a8c46da8&pf_rd_r=EVSHBG2Q81E4AD0W6R04&qid=1562783266&s=gateway&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[14] https://www.amazon.com/Stackable-Stainless-Insulated-Leakproof-Containers/dp/B07NWLQYD4/ref=sr_1_20_sspa?keywords=bento+box&qid=1562783266&s=gateway&sr=8-20-spons&psc=1&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[15] https://www.amazon.com/rezip-Lay-Flat-Leakproof-Reusable-Storage/dp/B01KRA981E/ref=sxin_2_osp22-24d5eeb6_cov?ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_&creativeASIN=B01KRA981E&crid=3T6YO1HI3X4YN&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.24d5eeb6-fc80-439c-b8da-a220ec38d9f7&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=reusable+sandwich+bags&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B01KRA981E&pd_rd_r=de10e3f8-f28a-4ccf-bfe7-4bae8567a6ed&pd_rd_w=vsD08&pd_rd_wg=ZkKtG&pf_rd_p=c501273b-119a-4fc9-ad78-eda5006b0be9&pf_rd_r=N8PMAFMD3BM2EYJB4EV2&qid=1562782522&s=gateway&sprefix=resuable+,aps,141&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print
[16] https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Stackable-Containers-Microwave-Safe-Meal-Packing/dp/B07K89MZTB/ref=sr_1_28?keywords=bento+box&qid=1562783266&s=gateway&sr=8-28&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[17] https://www.amazon.com/Allyooly-Silicone-Straws-Drinking-Reusable/dp/B07KKBPLX5/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?crid=2BL8CSWBSYLOY&keywords=reusable+straws&pd_rd_i=B07KKBPLX5&pd_rd_r=cbd6cfcc-972c-47d4-8e26-abaf0b9c756b&pd_rd_w=GE7VI&pd_rd_wg=n6Sum&pf_rd_p=be5d8dec-444e-4770-91df-1e16a8c46da8&pf_rd_r=R5TQ3DGYWJ9SAH24JENT&qid=1562783442&s=gateway&sprefix=resuable+straw,aps,146&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[18] https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Bento-LIFE-TIME-WARRANTY-TOP-GRADE/dp/B0716B2ZFK/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=bento+box&qid=1562783266&s=gateway&sr=8-7&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[19] https://www.amazon.com/Langsprit-Reusable-Sandwich-Friendly-Dishwasher/dp/B07H3V5KTS/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=reusable+snack+bags&qid=1562783520&s=gateway&sr=8-7&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[20] https://www.amazon.com/Senneny-Silicone-Straws-30oz-Tumblers/dp/B07PHJZKZ4/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1I500XXMXD7KY&keywords=reusable+straws&qid=1562783662&s=gateway&sprefix=reusable,aps,139&sr=8-11&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
[21] https://www.amazon.com/Swell-20015-B18-12210-Lived-Water-Bottle/dp/B07G8FYTTQ/ref=sr_1_24?keywords=kids+s
[22] https://www.amazon.com/OmieBox-Leak-Proof-3-Compartment-Insulated-Temperature/dp/B017SGKZUI/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=thermos+for+kids&qid=1562783851&s=gateway&sr=8-9&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Eco-Friendly-School-Supplies-Amazon-46363739/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46363739__t_w__d_d_
