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It\u2019s 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.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stationery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Losing pens, snapping pencil leads, spilling tea on your notebooks \u2013 stationery can feel like a particularly wasteful area of life. VENT for Change<\/a> are on hand with some innovative solutions. How about pens made from recycled drinks bottles<\/a>, or pencils made from old CD cases<\/a>? Recycled wastepaper forms the basis of their notebook range, available in both A5<\/a> and A6<\/a> sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Good Tuesday Monthly Wall Planner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As you might guess from the name, Coffeenotes<\/a> make use of recycled coffee cups to produce their notebooks<\/a> and planners<\/a>, essential for getting your studying in order. If you really want to get organised, take a look at Good Tuesday<\/a>\u2019s comprehensive array of daily<\/a>, weekly<\/a> and monthly<\/a> planners, all handsomely designed and made from 100% responsibly sourced recycled and recyclable paper. Sadly they can\u2019t do the studying for you, but it\u2019s the next best thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping yourself hydrated during the day is essential if you want to stay alert \u2013 it\u2019s just as essential for brain function as it is for physical performance. So a good water bottle makes a huge difference.  Neon Kactus\u2019s<\/a> range of durable glass bottles<\/a> will save you from having to run to the water fountain every five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling to keep your eyes open, their insulated coffee cup<\/a> will keep you topped up. Or there\u2019s the Active bottle<\/a> from Qwetch<\/a>, made from recycled stainless steel, and insulated to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold \u2013 a bottle for all seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"A<\/a>
MadeGood Oat Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

No time for breakfast? Snatch an extra few minutes in bed and grab a MadeGood<\/a> Morning oat bar on the way out of the house, available in blueberry<\/a>, chocolate chip<\/a> and cinnamon bun<\/a> flavours. Or try Nakd snack bars<\/a> for a similarly healthy start to the day. We\u2019re particularly fond of the salted caramel<\/a> variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>, or hummus<\/a>, or quinoa<\/a>, courtesy of Eat Real<\/a>? Or if you can\u2019t bear to give up your favourite flavours like salt and vinegar<\/a> or cheese and onion<\/a>, Love Corn<\/a> offer them in a healthier package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunchboxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A Slice Of Green Lunchbox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Slice of Green<\/a> offer a varied range of lunchboxes<\/a> in all different shapes and sizes, ideal for storing sandwiches or last night\u2019s leftovers. Or a recycled lunch bag<\/a> might be more your style \u2013 it\u2019s lined with foil to keep things fresh and cool. Then all you need is a scout backpack<\/a> from Lefrik<\/a> to keep everything together, with handy inside pockets for your laptop and stationery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully that\u2019s enough to get you started with school preparation. If there\u2019s anything else you need \u2013 as always, Ethical Superstore\u2019s<\/a> got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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