Besides being MAD for the Zebra Eco pen (it comes with an actual CLIP, not just a long slide, so it stays put while you’re not using it), some other school supplies have caught our attention. So while it seems like your kids are in school for an eternity, know they’ll be surrounded by healthy pens and papers and paste!
* Soy crayons (yes, pricey, $1 for 8) www.stubbypencilstudio.com
* Stationery made from elephant pooh! www.gxonlinestore.org
* Corn pens that disintigrate about 12 months after you toss them into your nearest landfill. $2 www.grassrootsstore.com
* Recycled scissors by KleenEarth. $8 www.amazon.com
* Paste made from potato starch–works on paper or fabric and smells like almonds! $8 www.grassrootsstore.com
* Buy a starter kit of eco-friendly, non-toxic school supplies at The Green Office (starting at $16.99) The Green Student Kit for K-2 includes 2 pocket folders, 1 wirebound notebook, crayons, markers, pencils, colored pencils, glue stick, KleenEarth safety scissors and a box of Seventh Generation facial tissues.
Happy shopping!
I’m loving all these options!