Looking to make this school year a sustainable one? At SUS, we strive to make sustainable products accessible to everyone- from college students to the little tots on the playground. We’ve got something for everyone this year and want to help you make some informed sustainable choices when it comes to your back to school shopping. Here are six of our favorites- some SUS and some not- for lowering your carbon footprint this fall.

1. Stasher Bags

These sealable plastic bag replacements are a must-have for all of your organizational needs this year. From snacks to pencils and pens, these reusable silicone bags will help you keep single-use plastics out of your backpack, your lunchbox, and the landfill.

2. SUS Bags

Whatever size you’re looking for, SUS can lighten your load… and your carbon footprint. Check out our tags to see just how much plastic you are removing from the waste stream.

3. Digital Notebooks: reMarkable & Rocketbook

The future is now! You no longer have to sacrifice organization for hand-written notes. With digital notebooks you can have the best of both worlds. With these notebooks, you can write your notes/schedules/to-do lists, digitize them using the reMarkable or Pocketbook apps that come free with your purchase, erase your page by wetting the included towel or eraser, and start over again. Both have different features and price points so there is an option for everyone!

4. Bee’s Wrap

This bee’s wax coated plastic wrap/tin foil alternative is the answer to all of your eco-prayers when it comes to packing your lunches this year. Great for wrapping sandwiches, cheese, chips, baked goods, etc. Fold and use the heat of your hand to close it shut and you’ve got an air-tight seal that keeps your food fresh and lunch-time ready!

5. 8 Bottle SUS Lunchbox

We took it upon ourselves to create a lunch box that is sustainable AND functional. You shouldn’t have to compromise! Waterproof, tear-resistant, and insulated… plus it removes 8 plastic bottles from littering our ecosystem.

6. Pela

Switch from plastic to plant-based and compostable. Pela has engineered a plastic-like, durable material made from plants. Apple Watch straps? Apple AirPod case? Wallet? Cellphone case? Pela has it all.

Overall, great news- you are one step further from single-use sandwich baggies, newly manufactured backpacks and lunchboxes made from synthetic fibers, heaps of newspapers and paper, cling wrap, and plastic watch straps, phone cases, wallets, etc. You started the first step, which is research. Buying products that last is one of the biggest missions in this climate change movement. Go forth and have an amazing, SUStainable school year!

P.S. For brownie points, shop for these products at your local small businesses! The little guys need your help.