Top 10 Non Toxic Supplies For A Healthy School Year
School supply list in hand, you head to the store – only to find backpacks and lunchboxes made from phthalate-laden plastic, water bottles with BPA and art supplies contaminated with lead, asbestos, benzene or other harmful chemicals. Yikes!
This year, plan ahead to shop for gear and supplies that are safe for both people and the planet. We’ve rounded up our top 10 brands that specialize in non-toxic and eco-friendly school supplies that are durable, long-lasting and appreciated by both kids and adults alike.
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Terra Thread for Backpacks
You’ll love Terra Thread backpacks because they are made from 100% GOTS Certified heavy-weight organic cotton (and zero toxic PVC vinyl). You’re kids will love them because they are super cute and have all the pockets they need for school supplies & more! Available in both regular and mini sizes. Machine washable.
Fluf for Lunchbags
Stop putting a healthy lunch into a toxic lunch bag! When you opt for an organic cotton lunch bag from Fluf you’ll get a roomy bag with a tested food-safe lining to contain the inevitable spills. Machine washable and available in the cutest styles too!
ECOlunchbox for Lunch Containers
If you’re ready to (finally!) make the switch from disposable baggies and upgrade to reusable lunch containers, I highly recommend starting with ECOlunchbox. Their stainless steel food containers are lightweight and dishwasher safe. The Splash Box version has a silicone lid that is easy for kids to take on and off.
Find more of our favorite reusable lunch containers and other lunch gear!
Stasher for Reusable Silicone Bags
Stasher silicone bags are perfect for lunches because they are durable, dishwasher safe and have a patented leak-free seal. You may pay more upfront, but a Stasher will save you money in the long run (and keep a lot of plastic out of the landfill!)
More of our recommended reusable bags for lunches!
Hydro Flask for Water Bottles & Insulated Containers
Lightweight stainless steel is the way to go when it comes to insulated water bottles and food containers – and Hydro Flask has so many great options! Choose from wide-mouth or regular, flip straws or silicone straws, extra large or mini – all in a variety of kid-approved colors.
Greenroom for Eco-Friendly Notebooks & Binders
There’s no avoiding notebooks and binders on the school supply list. But when you buy the Greenroom brand, they are at least a little bit more eco-friendly. Greenroom paper products are made using 50 – 60% recycled fiber and printed with soy ink. Plus they come in fun prints and colors that kids love.
Find lots more non-toxic school supplies here!
Elseware Unplug for Colored Pencils, Paints & Eco-Dough
When you have young kids, art supplies are almost always on the list. Unfortunately, they can be some of the most toxic school supplies you’ll buy. Check out Elseware Unplug (formerly Eco-Kids) for an array of non-toxic arts and crafts supplies – from paints and colored pencils, to chalk and eco-dough (a safer Playdoh alternative).
More non-toxic arts & crafts supplies!
Honeysticks for Beeswax Crayons
100% beeswax crayons are a great alternative to the traditional type, and nobody makes them better than Honeysticks. Honeysticks crayons are make with pure beeswax and colored with food-grade pigments – no petroleum based wax allowed! They come in a variety of shapes and sizes from the chubby, easy-to-grip type (great for toddlers), to traditional crayon sizes.
Mondo Llama for Washable Markers
When it comes to colored markers, you’re going to want to stick with washable markers and avoid permanent markers, scented markers or dry erase markers as much as possible. Washable markers from Mondo Llama use non-toxic ink and come in a few different tip sizes (broad, fine and super tip).
Honest Company for Hand Sanitizer
Most teachers request hand sanitizer these days, but it doesn’t have to be the toxic kind. Honest hand sanitizer is made with plant-derived ethyl alcohol, is hypoallergenic and kills 99.9% of germs. I appreciate that it has no sticky residue and is EWG-Verified.
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