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Eco-friendly essentials for back to school

Prep for fall with our go-to, planet-friendly back-to-school essentials for you and your family.

School boy with Eco-friendly school essentials

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Yup, back-to-school season is here, and that means it's time to get prepped with our picks for eco-friendly back-to-school essentials. From well-designed accessories to those handy must-have items that keep your kids safe and organized, we've got a lineup of our favorite planet-friendly products that make small steps toward sustainability fun and easy.

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Cotopaxi Del Día Trece Laptop Sleeve 13" (Cotopaxi)

Why It's Cool
Padded protection made from 100% repurposed materials that comes in a range of fun, unique colors (no two are the same!). Fits most 13" laptops.

 $30

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Cotopaxi Del Día Trece Laptop Sleeve 13
2

Silicone Stasher Go Bag (Stasher)

Why It's Cool
Uber-versatile and dishwasher-safe, this perfectly-sized reusable bag works for everything from snacks to beauty products, and can replace 260 single-use plastic bags every year.

$14.99

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Silicone Stasher Go Bag
3

Organic Cotton Pencil Case (Terra Thread)

Why It's Cool
10 fun colors and 100% Fair Trade Certified organic cotton make this the ideal pen and pencil bag for you or your little ones.

$13.95

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Eco-friendly Pencil Case
4

Organic Peppermint Hand Sanitizer –– 2 ounces (All Good)

Why It's Cool
A natural, 100% USDA organic certified way to keep all those hands, big and small, fresh and sanitized with a light peppermint scent.

$59 (12-pack)

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Eco-friendly school essentials Hand Sanitizer
5

ZipTuck Reusable Snack Bags –– 2 Pack (Full Circle Home)

Why It's Cool
Stash snacks securely for easy carry in these handy BPA-free, food-safe reusable bags with a sturdy, air-tight locking seal.

$6.99

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Eco-friendly Snack Bags

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