Greetings!
One important lesson your can teach your kids this year starts well before the first tardy bell rings. You can get them started on a lifetime of green thinking just by paying attention to which school supplies and books they pack, and how they get to school. Whether your kids are just stepping foot in kindergarten or leaving for college, here are some tips for starting the school year green...and starting it right.
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8 EASY TIPS FOR A GREENER BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON
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 Get in back to school mode with a lesson in green. These tips will help students of all ages have a healthier, more earth (and budget) friendly school year. Click through to earn an "A" for effort.
Start your green lesson plan...What are your favorite green back to school tips? Share them on SustainLane.com! |
SUSTAINLANE USERS REVIEW BACK TO SCHOOL MUST-HAVES
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 Jay G. packs stainless-steel To-Go Ware "whenever we travel or my two year old Izzy goes off with his manny
(read: Jedi trainer, once a week) for the day..." read more.
 Angel M. says thegreenoffice.com "is a great resource for anyone looking for a more eco-friendly alternative to office supplies..." read more.
 Chris J. was "psyched" when he found Better World: Book by Book: "They don't just sell new and used books. They are committed to funding literacy and minimizing environmental impact..." read more.
 Dara D. raves about O'BON's stationary made from recycled newspaper: "Every time I see an O'BON pencil - I smile. The fun, vibrant colors always put me in a good mood..." read more.
Find more products to help you live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle on SustainLane.com!
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OUR PREMIER PARTNERS HEAD TO THE CLASSROOM
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 Get Attached, Sans Staple
Who needs actual staples in the 21st century? Check out the "Stapleless Stapler."
Rent a Textbook, Save A Tree (and some cash)
Rent textbooks online. Save money. Return shipping? Paid. Now, about those student loans...
The Greenest Colleges and Universities in the U.S
See who made the honor roll in the Princeton Review's ranking of over 500 American institutions of higher learning.
Get the scoop on more news, topics of conversation, and money-saving how-to's on SustainLane.com now.
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STRESS-FREE AND BACK TO SCHOOL
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 School is in session. Whether you're a nervous parent, a partying parent, or anxious adult student, we have just the remedy to calm your nerves.
Become stress-free. It's the way to be.
What do you do to calm back to school nerves? Share your tips on SustainLane.com!
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BETH'S BIG BACK TO SCHOOL BINDER DEBATE & GIVE-AWAY
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 You wouldn't think that 3-ring binders would be the topic of intense
debate within the green community, but it turns out they have
become a symbol of a much bigger discussion. Beth Terry explains...
To Bind or Not to Bind?
Get the info. Enter the Contest.
Do you buy new "green" products or reuse old products that aren't so green? Tell us why on SustainLane.com.
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