I know the school summer holidays have only just started in the UK, but they always go so fast and before you know it you’re thinking about all that “Back to School” stuff. This probably means shopping for new uniforms, stationary and lunch boxes etc.
Apparently, parents in the UK will, on average, spend just under £200 per child in preparation for the new term.
Not only does purchasing all that stuff have a financial impact it also has an environmental impact. Just think of all the plastic.
So, if you’re trying to be a more conscious shopper and help the planet a little bit why not try and be as Zero Waste friendly as possible.
And, I have to hold my hand up. I love stationery and I love nothing more than buying my Grandchildren new things at the start of a new school term.
But now I do it with a bit more care and thought and I will look for things that are built to last such as a good quality back pack or recycled pens and folders. It takes a little bit more time and effort, but I think it’s worth it.
Those are a great examples how to be planet savvy while shopping for school supplies , i love the lunch box , we are also trying to reduce plastic in our home , but if it wast for your post i would have never discovered this great alternative , thank you off to purchase it
There are some great ideas here, I didn’t realise you could get such a range of environmentally friendly school items. My daughter has recently been learning about recycling so would be great to continue her learning by showing her some of these products too.
I’d never thought about plastic lunchboxes as a source of waste before – my kids have been using Yumboxes for years! A thought-provoking post, this!
If they’re good quality plastic lunch boxes that last for years and are recycled at the end of their life it’s not really a problem. It’s cheap disposable plastic that creates the problem. Metal lunch boxes just tend to last longer and are easier to recycle.
This is a great post and what a great way to start encouraging kids to be more environmentally friendly themselves from a young age! We use a fabric type lunch box, but I never thought of the steel ones, like a biscuit tin!! I love them!!
Love the idea of using a stainless steel lunch box and bees wraps. Kleen Kanteen anc Kånken are some of my favourites and what my son will be taking to school.
Oh wow! I didn’t realise there were so many zero waste back to school things… My children tend to get 2/3 years out of a bag.
Great selection of bots here; I’d never even thought about being more eco friendly with school supplies. I like the reusable book covers!
Hello,
I am selling zero waste mouse mats for the home or office.
I have been zero waste for about 3 years. The first 6 weeks was the hardest and I really had to rethink a lot of my purchases.