Your back to school shopping guide
It’s probably the last thing you want to think about right now. But the new academic year is on its way, and the more prepared you are, the less you need to stress. And everything you need can be found at Ethical Superstore.
Stationery
Losing pens, snapping pencil leads, spilling tea on your notebooks – stationery can feel like a particularly wasteful area of life. VENT for Change are on hand with some innovative solutions. How about pens made from recycled drinks bottles, or pencils made from old CD cases? Recycled wastepaper forms the basis of their notebook range, available in both A5 and A6 sizes.
As you might guess from the name, Coffeenotes make use of recycled coffee cups to produce their notebooks and planners, essential for getting your studying in order. If you really want to get organised, take a look at Good Tuesday’s comprehensive array of daily, weekly and monthly planners, all handsomely designed and made from 100% responsibly sourced recycled and recyclable paper. Sadly they can’t do the studying for you, but it’s the next best thing.
Bottles
Keeping yourself hydrated during the day is essential if you want to stay alert – it’s just as essential for brain function as it is for physical performance. So a good water bottle makes a huge difference. Neon Kactus’s range of durable glass bottles will save you from having to run to the water fountain every five minutes.
If you’re struggling to keep your eyes open, their insulated coffee cup will keep you topped up. Or there’s the Active bottle from Qwetch, made from recycled stainless steel, and insulated to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold – a bottle for all seasons.
Snacks
No time for breakfast? Snatch an extra few minutes in bed and grab a MadeGood Morning oat bar on the way out of the house, available in blueberry, chocolate chip and cinnamon bun flavours. Or try Nakd snack bars for a similarly healthy start to the day. We’re particularly fond of the salted caramel variety.
You might be tempted to throw a packet of crisps in your lunchbox, but there are plenty of alternatives available. How about some chips made from lentils, or hummus, or quinoa, courtesy of Eat Real? Or if you can’t bear to give up your favourite flavours like salt and vinegar or cheese and onion, Love Corn offer them in a healthier package.
Lunchboxes
A Slice of Green offer a varied range of lunchboxes in all different shapes and sizes, ideal for storing sandwiches or last night’s leftovers. Or a recycled lunch bag might be more your style – it’s lined with foil to keep things fresh and cool. Then all you need is a scout backpack from Lefrik to keep everything together, with handy inside pockets for your laptop and stationery.
Hopefully that’s enough to get you started with school preparation. If there’s anything else you need – as always, Ethical Superstore’s got you covered.
