So it’s the week before school resumes after winter break and you’re suddenly aware that your child is running dangerously low on school supplies. We’ve all been there! Let’s face it, kiddos run through notebooks and pencils like it’s their job. These eco-friendly alternatives to the supplies your kids use every day could help you find greener alternatives to reduce your family’s carbon footprint.
This information is brought to you in partnership with the Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Recycling District.
From Pencils to Plants
Sprout pencils are a completely zero waste product. The end of the pencils is a seed capsule that is made to be planted once the pencil is no longer usable. These fun pencils even have the added bonus of a lesson in gardening!
Grass Pens??
Pens and pencils from Agood Company are made sustainably from wheat grass. They’re also refillable to cut back on waste even further.
De-Composition Notebooks
Decomposition is a family owned company that makes binders and notebooks from 100% post- consumer waste. These notebooks are a great alternative and they have a lot of designs to choose from that appeal to all ages!
Your One-Stop Shop for Greener Alternatives
Onyx & Green is your one stop shop for organic and sustainable school supplies. From backpacks and lunch bags to notebooks and pencils their site is full of greener alternatives to plastic.
Making the choice to purchase school supplies made from recycled and eco-friendly materials is a simple yet impactful way to contribute to a healthier planet. By making these green choices, we not only reduce waste but set a positive example for future generations.
The Recycling District assures safe and sanitary disposal of solid waste for the residents of Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties. Their goal is to reduce reusable or renewable wastes from entering landfills within the district. The Solid Waste District accomplishes this through the development of residential and industrial programs that educate, promote, provide, implement, and improve recycling opportunities that will preserve landfill space now and into the future. Visit www.timetorecycle.org for more information.