We are in September and, like every year, thousands of children and young people are returning to school. In short, what better time to report eco-friendly products and objects, from stationery to electronic devices, to take with you to class along with green backpacks and briefcases? Here are 10 entirely eco-sustainable gadgets for you to experience the school year that is starting in the name of respecting the environment.
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We are in September and, like every year, thousands of children and young people are returning to school. In short, what better time to report eco-friendly products and objects, from stationery to electronic devices, to take with you to class together with green backpacks and briefcases? Here it is for you 10 entirely eco-sustainable gadgets to live the school year that is starting in the name of respect for the environment.
1. To prepare for the new year, it is good to start with the essential items: notebooks and stationery. In this regard, we recommend the set Back to School area of New Leaf, which includes notebooks, ring binders, spare sheets and a set of ecological pens, at a cost of 40 dollars (about 27 euros). In addition to being comfortable and very pretty, all the notebooks from New Leaf they are eco-friendly, as they are products for the 100% with recycled paper and employing only renewable energies.
2. To collect your drawings or your notes, here is a useful, witty and original object: the colored folders derived from recycling of fruit juice cartons, available in a convenient A4 format and priced at 8 dollars (less than 6 euros). The recycled folders are manufactured and distributed by TerraCycle, an American company that for years has set itself the goal of convert waste and waste materials, making them into original and completely eco-sustainable containers or bags, intended for children and adults.
3. Pencils are indispensable, very useful for learning to write, for drawing, for underlining, for taking notes: it is better then to choose them eco-friendly. We point out the set of pencils Translations, entirely derived from the recycling of newspaper, with sheets pressed and rolled around a graphite heart. To be precise, the newspaper used is Asian, as evidenced by the still recognizable ideograms on the surface of the pencils: a product that is not only eco-friendly, therefore, but also trendy and decidedly exotic! Keep in mind that a 12-piece pack costs just under $ 3 (€ 2).
4. In a child's backpack or satchel there is never a shortage of i coloured pens. Better to opt for those produced with recycled materials and aqueous ink. For example, the British company Remarkable offers totally eco-friendly markers, which can be purchased in convenient packs of 10 and priced at 5 pounds (about 7 euros). To draw and color in complete freedom and in full harmony with the planet.
5. How about a very original case made by recycling old car tires? No, we're not kidding: it's another proposal for Remarkable, and it's really brilliant! The product is available in two versions, pink and blue, and costs just 4 pounds (less than 6 euros).
6. Also from England comes another very useful green object: the ecological glue i-Glu, resistant, washable and biodegradable, in a tube entirely produced with recycled materials. A small 50ml package with a sponge costs 3 pounds (around 4 euros), and larger sizes are also available, up to 5 liters.
7. The geography, you know, it is a difficult subject for many children. For this reason, to memorize the names and positions of cities, rivers and states, the colorful globes of Ecotoys. The line Hugg a Planet, for example, it is specially designed for the little ones, with its soft cotton globes to be hugged, produced by a Bangladesh Fair Trade Cooperative. The globe-cushions are available in two sizes, large (27 cm in diameter) and medium (15 cm in diameter), and cost around 10 euros for each piece purchased. Ecotoys donates 1 euro to Solterre Onlus, in support of the program 
A smile in the ward at the Kiev Children's Cancer Hospital. Older kids and students can opt for the Earthballs, meticulous reproductions of the Earth seen from space, produced by Orbis and available in different sizes, starting from 40 cm in diameter. Finally, to learn, furnish or feel eco-trendy, here are the Mini-worlds: globes in recycled glass and wood, of different sizes, from the key ring to the desk object, made in California. In short, three different ways to color your bedroom or study corner and maybe learn geography while having fun. For these and other products Ecotoys, we recommend that you take a look at the catalog.
8. After geography, let's move on to mathematics: to make the calculations accurately and in a completely ecological way, you have the choice H2O Power, calculator with water battery, available at a cost of around 15 pounds (17 euros). Unlike traditional batteries, which are difficult to dispose of, here we are dealing with an entirely environmentally friendly battery, consisting of water and recyclable materials. To keep the energy supply constant, the battery tank needs to be refilled when the water evaporates, roughly every 2-3 months. This type of battery lasts a minimum of two years, after which it must be replaced with special refills that you find on the market.
9. We have already talked about the very original solar bags. Staying on the subject, we would like to point out an idea particularly suitable for older children, high school and university students: the Power Monkey Gorilla, for an portable solar charger for computers, mp3 players, iPods, satellite navigators and mobile phones, so that everyone can power their devices in full autonomy, without wasting energy. The cost of the charger is around 140 pounds (about 200 euros).
10. Finally, to save and keep your documents, your searches and your data, here is a handy one USB pendrive da 2 Gb in recycled plastic and aluminum, at a cost of around 15 pounds (17 euros). The product is also available in 1 Gb and 4 Gb formats.
And with that, good start to the school (or academic) year to everyone!
Lisa Vagnozzi
