Get an A in green living with eco-friendly school supplies

Are you overwhelmed by the school supply lists your child's teacher hands out? If you're an eco-savvy consumer, you may be feeling overwhelmed for a different reason. That seemingly endless stream of paper, pencils, pens, crayons, and notebooks has to come from somewhere, and trees and natural resources pay the price. In addition, the new clothing, books, backpacks, and sports gear can take a toll on the environment as well when multiplied by the millions of children in school worldwide.

If you want to reduce your family's impact on the Earth during this back-to-school season, check out this article from Canadian Living and the accompanying slide show. Using recycled notebooks, refillable pens, and reusable water bottles can go a long way toward keeping junk out of our landfills. And don't forget, these same items are great for use in your own home office as well!