Wood pencils
Even though lots of students prefer to use mechanical pencils, these are made of plastic. Although mechanical pencils are reusable, wooden pencils easily biodegrade and are a more sustainable alternative to plastics. Additionally, wooden pencils are often far cheaper than mechanical pencils.
Even though lots of students prefer to use mechanical pencils, these are made of plastic. Although mechanical pencils are reusable, wooden pencils easily biodegrade and are a more sustainable alternative to plastics. Additionally, wooden pencils are often far cheaper than mechanical pencils.
Silicone snack bags
Bringing a lunch to school is always the best option in order to be low-waste because you have control over what kinds of containers your food is packaged in. Silicone snack bags are a great alternative to plastic bags; they easily fold and compress and can withstand the banging and crushing of school life better than plastic bags because of their thickness and durability. While they are more expensive than plastic bags in the initial purchase, they are forever reusable and washable, so you will never need to buy plastic bags again!
Bringing a lunch to school is always the best option in order to be low-waste because you have control over what kinds of containers your food is packaged in. Silicone snack bags are a great alternative to plastic bags; they easily fold and compress and can withstand the banging and crushing of school life better than plastic bags because of their thickness and durability. While they are more expensive than plastic bags in the initial purchase, they are forever reusable and washable, so you will never need to buy plastic bags again!
Paper bags
If silicone bags are not an option for you, then paper bags to hold your lunch or individual snacks are a good alternative to plastic bags because they are biodegradable and sustainable. These are cheap and can be found in almost any packaging aisle of the grocery store.
If silicone bags are not an option for you, then paper bags to hold your lunch or individual snacks are a good alternative to plastic bags because they are biodegradable and sustainable. These are cheap and can be found in almost any packaging aisle of the grocery store.
Beeswax wrap
This is yet another alternative to package individual snacks in. It acts as plastic wrap, but is made out of beeswax, which is a sustainable product and healthy for the planet because it encourages bee farms that help to pollinate surrounding plant life. This product can also be found in the packaging or organic aisles in most grocery stores, such as Whole Foods, Fresh Market, or Giant.
This is yet another alternative to package individual snacks in. It acts as plastic wrap, but is made out of beeswax, which is a sustainable product and healthy for the planet because it encourages bee farms that help to pollinate surrounding plant life. This product can also be found in the packaging or organic aisles in most grocery stores, such as Whole Foods, Fresh Market, or Giant.
Tips!
Bring your own lunch
Packing a lunch at home is always a better option because you have complete control over how you package your food. If you use your low waste products wisely, then your lunches could easily produce no waste! Also, of course remember to bring your reusable utensils, napkin, straw, water bottle, and more!
Use your computer more often
Shift into the technology age and take notes on your computer! Ditch the notebooks when you can and digitally organize your notes into files on your device. Also, encourage your teachers to use programs such as Google Drive which allow online collaboration and submission of writings and presentations. Or suggest designing online posters on programs like Canva instead of making paper posters! To study, use programs like Quizlet to make digital flashcards. And when printing is necessary, be sure to always print double-sided.
Bring your own lunch
Packing a lunch at home is always a better option because you have complete control over how you package your food. If you use your low waste products wisely, then your lunches could easily produce no waste! Also, of course remember to bring your reusable utensils, napkin, straw, water bottle, and more!
Use your computer more often
Shift into the technology age and take notes on your computer! Ditch the notebooks when you can and digitally organize your notes into files on your device. Also, encourage your teachers to use programs such as Google Drive which allow online collaboration and submission of writings and presentations. Or suggest designing online posters on programs like Canva instead of making paper posters! To study, use programs like Quizlet to make digital flashcards. And when printing is necessary, be sure to always print double-sided.