Eco Bookbags for Everyone
Is your kid in the market for a new backpack this year? Here’s some of our favorite eco options.
- The ecogear Kids Panda Eco-Pack is simple but stylish. Made from organic cotton, it’s available in pink, blue, or green. $24.99, ebags.com.
- Tires get a second life with recycled rubber backpacks from Green Earth Office Supply. $60, greenearthofficesupply.yahoo.net.
- For older kids, the Eco-Friendly Backpack from Lands’ End is made from 100% recycled fabric, and can hold a laptop case and MP3 player. $39.50, landsend.com.
- Crocodile Creek has cute packs for the younger set in a variety of nature-themed designs. Even better, they’re PVC- and phthalate free. $23.95-$29.45, amazon.com.
- Fleurville’s Kid’s Messenger is perfect for style-conscious students, and is PVC-, Teflon-, and lead-free. There’s even a removable insulated lunch bag! $50, fleurville.com.
-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer
Tags: back to school, eco backpacks, recycled
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August 20th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Thank you for this article. The hardest part of back-to-school shopping this year has been finding a good quality backpack for my son. It is reassuring to see one of my top finalists (Lands End) has made your list. Shopping for us just got a little easier.
August 20th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Glad to hear it! I hope the Lands’ End backpack works well for your son!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:08 am
We just bought 2 Lands End eco backpacks and they are terrific. The styles are cool and they have many features that the regular packs don’t have. I hope they expand this line and get some more great patterns and colors!