A Fresh Start

By Margaret Scott

It’s that time again! The phrase “Back to school” brings only the best memories of consumerism to mind – a brand new outfit, a full box of sharpened pencils, maybe some fresh new kicks. Point is, you’re supposed to start the year off well and you’re supposed to start it off all new.

This year, let’s do it up right. You can still look fresh and feel even fresher if you consume with a conscious this fall. Below I’ve listed the best of the best – the websites that offer biodegradable or recycled or otherwise earth-friendly ways to start the school year (or fiscal year, for that matter) off right.

  • Nesting Green: Reusable and/or recycled sticky notes
  • Earth Binder: Binders made from 100% recycled material
  • Imprint Center: Eco-friendly pens and pencils; recycled and/or biodegradable, imprint Center also offers many eco-friendly items made from corn
  • Quill: Quill Corporation has a “green center” offering green products from different categories
  • EcoSmartWorld: Refillable, recyclable, non-toxic dry erase markers
  • Rawganique: Raqganique makes a variety of items from hemp, including moderately stylish backpacks
  • Zappos: Zappos (an online shoe warehouse) now offers an eco-friendly section featuring shoes as well as clothing

For more information on innovative, eco-friendly products in general, check out:

The Biodegradeable Products Institute

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