Here is another great article from REAL SIMPLE on going green with 6 Eco-Friendly School Supplies
Soybeans aren’t just for tofu anymore―these days crayons are made out of them, too. Get ready to go green this fall with planet-friendly school supplies.
1. Soy crayons. Nontoxic Prang Fun Pro Soybean Crayons are made from soybean oil. $1 for eight, stubbypencilstudio.com
2. Paper stationery. Elephant Pooh makes odor-free (promise!) journals with paper made from pulped and processed dung. $9, gxonlinestore.org
3. Biodegradable pens. These corn pens disintegrate completely about a year after they are thrown away. $2, grassrootsstore.com
4. Reusable sandwich bags. Pack lunches in Wrap-N-Mat, cotton and non-PVC-vinyl–lined bags. $7, reusablebags.com
5. Recycled scissors. Kleen Earth scissors have black handles that are made from recycled plastic. $8, amazon.com
6. Adhesive paste. This glue by Coccoina, made of potato starch, works on paper and fabric. Plus, it is solvent-free and smells like almonds. $8, grassrootsstore.com
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Tuesday, 28. July 2009
Not only is this a great idea for our enviroment, but what a great way to teach to your kids how eco friendly things are a must for everyone.
Thursday, 6. August 2009
I found this very interesting! Had no idea about this stuff here about the crayons! Please keep posting