For kids, “back to school” means readjusting their bed times, and for parents it means readjusting what they’re spending. While discount stores will inevitably be offering huge sales incentives on mass-produced “Back to School” supplies that actually harm the environment, World of Green has lots of earth-friendly options for parents and kids.
Be Fashion Forward!
According to the EPA, Americans generated more than 11.8 million tons of textile waste in 2009 alone, amounting to a remarkable 10 lbs. per person. In our
world of overflowing landfills and global warming, choosing recycled alternatives is more relevant than ever. We believe kids and teen would be willing to participate and show their environmental support with eco-friendly options, like recycled jeans. Generated from the belief that environmental awareness can co-exist with fashion, R.E.U.S.E. Jeans takes vintage jeans and repurposes them into trendy skirts and jeans made of 80% recycled denim. These stylish jeans come in dark and light options as well as a variety of styles that allow teens to make a fashionable, earth-friendly statement. And for girls that can’t get enough of wearing their social messages, Zehn Naturals & Zavella have super-soft organic tees and tie-dyed bamboo hoodies that are super-soft and meet the demands of the most style-conscious teens.
world of overflowing landfills and global warming, choosing recycled alternatives is more relevant than ever. We believe kids and teen would be willing to participate and show their environmental support with eco-friendly options, like recycled jeans. Generated from the belief that environmental awareness can co-exist with fashion, R.E.U.S.E. Jeans takes vintage jeans and repurposes them into trendy skirts and jeans made of 80% recycled denim. These stylish jeans come in dark and light options as well as a variety of styles that allow teens to make a fashionable, earth-friendly statement. And for girls that can’t get enough of wearing their social messages, Zehn Naturals & Zavella have super-soft organic tees and tie-dyed bamboo hoodies that are super-soft and meet the demands of the most style-conscious teens.Sassy Sustainable School Supplies
We know kids can be rough on their backpacks which is why we like the strong & durable messenger bags from Engage Green. These recycled and roomy bags comfortably hold a standard laptop or heavy school books and are made from 18 recycled plastic bottles instead of toxic PVC vinyl. They also come in a variety of cool colors and have a convenient side pocket for a drinking bottle. Paper production is still one of the most devastating processes to our environment because it produces loads of solid waste, greenhouse gases and toxic chemical runoff that destroy wildlife. Unless a student is turning in a résumé, resist the temptation to buy stark white paper and consider copy paper and notebooks made with recycled content.
We think the O’Bon notebooks are a sweet option because they’re made of 80% sugar-cane. After the juice is extracted from sugar-cane, the
remaining pulp fiber, also known as “bagasse” is used to create paper since it has similar fibers as paper made from trees. The big difference is paper from trees takes much longer to produce and is more devastating to the environment than sugar-cane crop. Thesebeautifully-designed “Bird” and “Fruit Series” recycled notebooks are not only stunning, but they’re made with soy-based inks and a better way to save our forests. Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the newspapers 
that you recycle each week? Some end up as “tree-free” black pencils and colored pencils made from 100% recycled newspapers. These “tree-free” pencils actually protect the graphite better than wood pencils and leave fun curly cues after they’ve been sharpened, so they last longer and save money. Mom’s can feel great about purchasing these wonderful notebooks & pencils since O’Bon will plant a tree on your behalf with every purchase.
remaining pulp fiber, also known as “bagasse” is used to create paper since it has similar fibers as paper made from trees. The big difference is paper from trees takes much longer to produce and is more devastating to the environment than sugar-cane crop. Thesebeautifully-designed “Bird” and “Fruit Series” recycled notebooks are not only stunning, but they’re made with soy-based inks and a better way to save our forests. Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the newspapers that you recycle each week? Some end up as “tree-free” black pencils and colored pencils made from 100% recycled newspapers. These “tree-free” pencils actually protect the graphite better than wood pencils and leave fun curly cues after they’ve been sharpened, so they last longer and save money. Mom’s can feel great about purchasing these wonderful notebooks & pencils since O’Bon will plant a tree on your behalf with every purchase.Ditch the Disposables & Go Reusables (lunch box, mat, bottles)
One of the best ways parents can save money is to invest in a lunchbox with reusable containers to reduce the cost of expensive Ziploc bags, plastic wraps and aluminum foil which all add to the waste stream. CitizenPip’s “muck-free” reusable lunchboxes come in great designs for boys and green and contain all the things you need for a “waste-free” lunch. Each starter kit includes lead-free, BPA-free, and phthalate- free containers, reusable cloth napkins and a reusable drinking bottle for favorite drinks. The containers make it easy to pack a healthier lunch with carrot sticks, celery with peanut butter and all their favorite treats. And if you already purchased their lunch box, consider the new snackTaxis which is a great way to reduce money spent on expensive plastic wraps. snackTAXI offers a great range of
colorful themes as reusable snack bags and sandwich bags with a Velcro enclosure. They have lots of designs to choose from and their more fun than clear plastic bags.Finally, we think one the best investments for back to school is a reusable drinking bottle. World of Green offers a variety of styles and sizes for kids of all ages, including the self-filtering stainless water bottle from EcoUsable which come in a variety of colors and is perfect 
for gym class and school trips since it turns fountain water into instant purified, fresh-tasting water free of contaminants. These are just some of the affordable options from www.worldofgreen.com. We think it’s a great lesson to teach children the importance of choosing products that preserve and protect our natural resources we enjoy today for next generations to come.
for gym class and school trips since it turns fountain water into instant purified, fresh-tasting water free of contaminants. These are just some of the affordable options from www.worldofgreen.com. We think it’s a great lesson to teach children the importance of choosing products that preserve and protect our natural resources we enjoy today for next generations to come.
In the mid-1990’s, through a mysterious set of circumstances, a group of North Americans visited a remote and intact group of indigenous people – the Achuar – located deep in the Amazonian region of Ecuador.
