Back to School Eco Checklist 2006

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Bookbags And Backpacks

From Green Earth Office Supply, recycled rubber backpacks are 100 percent PCR tire rubber and fully lined with convertible strap, outer magnetic snap pocket and inner zipper pocket ($60; www.greenearthofficesupply.com, 800-327-8449).

Rawganique hemp zippered backpack with front pouch ($38; www.rawganique.com, 877-729-4367)

Freeset Hip to be Square messenger and courier bags and Changing Your Spot totes, handcrafted with jute in Calcutta ($19.95-$24.95; www.worldofgood.com, 510-528-8400)

Arts And Crafts

Prang soybean crayons contain no petroleum wax or animal products ($1.50/box of 16 or $4.35/box of 64; www.greenearthofficesupply.com, 800-327-8449). Also from Green Earth Office Supply, Ross kid's natural school glue is washable and approved by the California Dept. of Health ($0.80) and Klean Klay modeling clay comes in assorted and multicultural colors and is nontoxic and reusable ($1.50).

From Green Home Environmental Store, stainless steel scissors are made with 70 percent recycled plastic handles ($14/2 pairs). Recycled plastic rulers, 70 percent PCR, are perfect for three-ring notebooks and feature dual-sided measurements in inches and metrics, double bevel and pencil groove ($9.50/5 pack). Staple-free staplers use paper tabs to bind up to five pieces of paper together ($15.95/2 pack; www.greenhome.com, 877-282-6400).

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