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Back to School Goes Green

Green Hits the Back-to-School Scene by Laura Meyer

ecojot Notebooks

These adorable little notebooks will help your kids keep track of their homework, but with an eco-savvy twist. The paper in this full range of journals, workbooks, file folders and sketchbooks is 100% recycled from 100% post-consumer waste. Visit ecojot.com for stores and pricing.

Book Smart

Its not just the stuff your children are using, but also what their learning. In her new book, Eco-Friendly Families, author Helen Coronato helps parents teach their kids about making eco-conscious decisions.

There are a plethora of other green school supplies out there: recycled paper and post-its, eco-friendly binders, recycled and biodegradable pens and paper clips made from recycled steel among other products. Check out: thegreenoffice.com.

You can also check out thisnext.com to see what other parents are shopping for.

Laura Meyer is a former attorney and published author (Remodel This!), a columnist and green lifestyles expert. She is combining her love of shopping with her passion for going green in launching her new venture, The Ultimate Green Store (coming soon).

Want more kid AND green friendly stuff in your city, shop local:

New York
Sons + Daughters
35 Ave A at 2nd and 3rd Sts
212-253-7797
sonsanddaughtersinc.com
Their selection of organic and fair trade clothing and toys are carefully chosen from creative craftspeople and innovative manufacturers from around the city and around the world.

Chicago
Green Genes
5111 N. Clark St
773-994-9250
green-genes.com
From clothes, to toys and a snack-food section, Green Genes also carries flushable and biodegradable diapers, and bath and body products for kids.

Los Angeles
Eden's Green Closet
1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
310-450-2345
edensgreencloset.com
For fantastic kids clothes, check out Eden's Closet, an adorable eco-shop where all of the items are either recycled or organic/sustainable.