School Days, Love Mom

Getting ready to go back to school can be stressful...and I mean for the parents! Trying to pack healthy snacks and lunches, doing homework, practices, etc. However, adding in the eco-friendly piece to going back to school was easy this year.

Thanks to Reusablebags.com and Wrap-N-Mat. Both kids use Kleen Kanteens, so no more little water bottles to buy and a savings of $100 for the school year: .28 a bottle x 180 school days x 2 = $100. Sandwiches go to school in Wrap-N-Mats and a savings of $108.00: .30 per bag x 3 times = .90 a week x 60 days in a school year x 2 = $108!

Right there I saved $208.00...YEAH!

Jamie's adorable lunch bag is a 100% lead free, by Mimi the Sardine. Mimi the Sardine bags are made of acrylic coated cotton and nylon fabrics that meet the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard. Coating is plastic & PVC free. The Oeko-Tex 100 Standard is an ecological certification. It is a declaration to consumers that the cloth does not contain chemicals & components harmful to health. Highly regarded in Europe & now gaining recognition in the U.S. Read more about the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard.


Colin's lunch bag is made from next generation PET fabric that is as beautiful & strong as it is sustainable. Helps divert disposable plastic containers from our landfills. Unlike cheaper versions of recycled PET that are scratchy and have a tendency to pile badly over time. Colors have a cool sheen and hide dirt well. For occasional cleaning, just toss in washing machine and drip dry. How awesome is that! Go to our What's New page for Colin's views on what you can do in September to be eco-friendly this school season.

www.ecosavvykid.com