College Supplies

Terra Thread's Earth backpack is made of GOTS-certified organic cotton canvas in a Fair Trade factory in India. It has a great configuration for laptops and other school supplies. Zero plastic here or in any of Terra Thread's bags.

The Rothco canvas daypack is made with heavy duty canvas that's naturally waterproof. Perfect for day trips, school or work. It opens at the top and has spacious storage compartments. 

8000 Kicks' hemp backpacks are made from industrial hemp, which has been used for textiles and other materials since 8000 BC. Its properties include being anti-bacterial, needing no fertilizers or pesticides to grow, it’s a carbon sink as it draws carbon dioxide from the air, and it cleans and restores nutrients in the soil. 

8000 Kicks' hemp day pack has the same quality and  eco integrity as their full-size packs but it's smaller and more convenient for short day trips. It's made of 100 percent hemp and is water-repellant. 

The Zem Mini Backpack is small but mighty—making it the perfect everyday pack for anyone who has taken Thoreau’s “Simplify, simplify, simplify” advice to heart. It’s made of organic cotton and is GOTS-certified. Your purchase also supports Feeding America's campaign to end hunger by helping donate meals to kids and families in need.

8000 Kicks’ Nomad hemp backpack is waterproof and PFC-free. It’s expandable, making it ideal for weekend traveling or school use. The roll top also adds extra space. Fits a 16-inch laptop.

Savvy Rest’s organic sateen sheets are made of GOTS-certified organic long staple cotton in a GOTS-certified factory. They are non-toxic and unbleached. The top sheets and pillowcases are hemmed with a narrow pleat. They have a smooth, soft finish that transitions over time to a cozy, brushed cotton feel.

My Green Mattress sheets are made from 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton. They’re soft and silky to the touch and have a light reflecting sheen. Available in your choice of white or natural.

Avocado Green Mattress has a large selection of organic sheets and pillowcases, including organic cotton, linen and hemp. They are GOTS-certified, Climate Neutral-certified and Made Safe-certified. Most are vegan and Peta-approved (not the silk pillowcases). That's a lot of certifications and they all translate to an important message: These products have been tested and evaluated to ensure they are  safe and non-toxic for us and for the environment. 

Avocado Green Mattress has a variety of different pillows -- all natural and organic. Most, like this one, are molded natural latex.  All have an organic cotton cover. It's supportive, breathable and non-toxic and helps provide a good uninterrupted sleep.

Savvy Rest has a large variety of non-toxic pillows to choose from, including solid and shredded natural latex. They also have several shapes among their choices, including a wedge pillow and soap-shaped pillow. All have organic cotton covers.

These plush organic cotton towels from Terra Thread are GOTS-certified and made in a Fair Trade factory. Each set arrives in an organic cotton drawstring bag that can be used for travel, laundry, or storage. Terra Thread purchases not only help the environment but also support Feeding America's campaign to end hunger by helping donate meals to kids and families in need.

Ribbed cotton bath towels from Avocado Green Mattress are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. They are also Made Safe certified, which  is a rigorous scientific screening process that only allows ingredients that are not known or suspected to harm human health, animals, aquatic life, or ecosystems.

This hand-stitched quilt from Coyuchi is made of 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton grown and woven in India. Both the shell and the batting interior are organic cotton. No synthetics here.

This chunky organic cotton blanket is weighted for a peaceful comfortable sleep. It's hand-knit, breathable and appropriate for all seasons. Great for naps or nighttime sleeping. Machine washable.

Avocado's gender-neutral French terry cotton robe is made with 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton ethically grown in India. Avocado donates 1% of all revenue to nonprofits fighting for environmental and social progress.

Avocado's cotton storage bags are ideal for under-the-bed or closet storage of bedding, clothes and other flat items. Most storage bags are made of synthetic material like plastic and polyester and shed hazardous micro-plastics. These are natural, safe and durable. Made in Avocado's Los Angeles GOTS-certified factory. 

Cotton laundry bags are an easy way for students to schlepp their clothes to the laundry room and the cotton is non-toxic and eco-friendly. Stay away from synthetic bags. They're toxic and don't last as long. 

Clean People laundry sheets, are packed in a handy closable box that keeps the sheets dry and separated. The sheets  contain no dioxane, no SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) no SLES (sodium laureth sulfate), no optical brighteners, no parabens, no phosphates, no synthetic dyes and no chlorine. They are vegan and cruelty-free and made in the US and Canada.

Tru Earth laundry sheets are non-toxic, eco-friendly and much lighter than plastic jugs of liquid detergent. They're biodegradable and better for the environment and for your health. There is no need for plastic jugs of detergent.

David’s toothpaste is in a metal tube, not a plastic one. Buying not-plastic toothpaste tubes is an easy way to help cut down on plastic waste. Each year 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are thrown away, most of them plastic. It's also great toothpaste, sulphate-free, fluoride-free and vegan.

Bite toothpaste bits are another great way to avoid buying plastic toothpaste tubes. Just pop one in your mouth. Free of fluroide, dyes and sodum lauryl sulfate. It also contains nano-hydroxyapatite, a non-toxic alternative to fluoride. And a good travel option as they are light and small.

These eco-friendly bamboo toothbrushes are completely plant--based, even the bristles, which are made from castor beans. Totally biodegradable. No need for a plastic toothbrush and sheds microplastics into your mouth and into the environment.

Send your student to school with eco-friendly shampoo and conditioner bars instead of plastic bottles. There are so many options now, including non-toxic Liggett's, which makes both shampoo and conditioner as well as other natural items. 

The Earthling Co.’s natural shampoo bars are vegan and plant-based, free of sodium lauryl sulfate, silicone, parabens, artificial fragrance, preservatives and other harmful chemicals. Ingredients include coconut oil for moisture, apricot seed oil, hemp seed oil, panthenol (Vitamin B5) and glycerin. They are cruelty-free, made in the U.S. and come in cardboard boxes. The conditioner bars are great too. 

Dr. Bronner's pure castile soap is made with organic plant oils, is vegan, cruelty-free and non-GMO. Wonderfully versatile, it can be used for your face, body, hair, and even hand-washing clothes.  it’s crafted with ethically sourced, organic ingredients and contains no detergents, dyes, or added foaming agents. Vegan, fair trade, and EWG Verified.

This brush from the Zero Waste Store is entirely plant-based. The base and bristles are bamboo and the pad is natural rubber. Smart-looking and very eco-friendly. 

While most sunscreens come in plastic, some of Badger's sunscreens are packaged in handy plastic-free round tins. Badger uses zinc oxide as its active ingredient, as do other mineral sunscreens, and it's safe for marine life, unlike most chemical sunscreens. Its ingredients are all natural and it's  broad-spectrum, meaning it protects against both UVA and UVB rays. It's cruelty-free and made in the U.S. in a solar-powered factory.

In an effort to reduce the billions of disposable plastic razors that are thrown out each year, Leaf Shave makes all-metal refillable safety razors. They come with a small tin to store used blades to be recycled. Leaf was founded in 2019 by two friends disillusioned by how wasteful and expensive it was to use plastic razors. They estimate Leaf has so far prevented about 20 million plastic razors from going into landfills or being incinerated.

This handy metal three-tiered cart is great for stowing supplies, books, gadgets and snacks. It's a great size and tucks neatly into small spaces. 

These nifty Eco Pens are made from kraft paper with a stainless steel core. No plastic at all. By using this and other pens made of natural materials you’re helping to reduce plastic pollution.

These awesome highlighter pencils do the same job as plastic highlighters but without the plastic. Made from FSC-certified beech wood.. And they won't bleed thru paper. Great eco-friendly alternative. 

This handsome and earthy canvas toiletry bag from Terra Thread is strong and durable and  made of Fair Trade organic cotton. Has a handle and a lead-free YKK zipper. 

Wearing blue light blocking glasses while looking at screens helps prevent eye damage, eye strain, headaches and sleep disturbances. These glasses from Defender Shield block 99 percent of blue light and 100 percent of UV light.

This organic vegan eco-friendly lip balm is free of palm oil and bees' wax and is made in the U.S. All ingredients are plant-based and fair trade. Packed in handy metal tins instead of plastic.  

These hair ties, unlike most, are made of cotton and natural rubber. Zero plastic or synthetic (plastic) materials.. They are biodegradable. Hair elastics may be small but an estimated 15 million are thrown away every day and most are plastic. That quickly adds up to a volume of plastic that has a major detrimental effect on the environment.

Jars are a great way to store everything from lotions to paper clips. They're heavier than baggies and other plastic pouches but much better for the environment and for us. More attractive too.

Terra Thread's handy canvas cosmetic bag is made from 100 percent organic cotton -- great for your student, for manufacturers and farmers, who aren’t exposed to microplastics and toxic chemicals, and for the environment. Purchases support the Feeding America campaign to end hunger. 

This double-walled glass mug from EarthShopp keeps beverages hot or cold longer than regular coffee mugs. It has a biodegradable bamboo lid to help prevent spills.Made from high-end borosilicate which makes these glasses thinner, lighter and stronger.

This one-cup pour-over ceramic coffee cone from Public Goods is great to have when all you need is a cup. It rests nicely over your coffee mug and accommodates #4 coffee filters. It’s high-fire porcelain and lead-free. (Mug not included).