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School supplies are a steady stream of plastic and bleached paper. Sustainable stationery here is made from recycled and tree-free paper, plantable seed pens and pencils, and non-toxic, child-safe art materials — useful kit that doesn't end its life as landfill plastic.
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Plantable Seed Stationery
Seed pencils, pens and diaries that grow into plants after use.
Why it's sustainable: Recycled paper embedded with seeds; plantable, biodegradable, zero plastic.
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Seed Diary, Pens & Pencils
Plantable seed diary, pens and pencils packed in a reusable jute pouch.
Why it's sustainable: Recycled, seed-infused materials; plantable and biodegradable, plastic-free packaging.
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Recycled Paper Seed Pencils
Paper-rolled pencils made from recycled paper with sowable seed tips.
Why it's sustainable: Made from recycled paper, non-toxic and child-friendly; plantable seed ends.
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Recycled & Plant-Based Pens
Pens and pencils made from recycled paper, bamboo and plant-based PLA.
Why it's sustainable: Renewable, biodegradable materials — recycled paper, bamboo, cornstarch PLA.
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Eco-Friendly Stationery
A plastic-free marketplace of recycled and plantable stationery.
Why it's sustainable: Curated plastic-free, recycled and plantable stationery; verified eco vendors.
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Plantable Seed Pencils
Wood-free plantable pencils that sprout herbs and veggies when planted.
Why it's sustainable: Wood-free, recycled-paper plantable pencils; non-toxic, zero plastic.
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Bamboo Geometry & Rulers
Bamboo rulers and geometry tools as a plastic-free school-kit swap.
Why it's sustainable: Made from renewable bamboo; replaces plastic rulers and scales.
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Recycled Paper Notebooks
Notebooks and cards in 100% recycled paper with non-toxic inks.
Why it's sustainable: 100% recycled paper, non-toxic eco inks; some plantable seed materials.
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Elephant-Dung Recycled Paper
Notebooks and journals handmade from recycled elephant-dung fibre.
Why it's sustainable: Tree-free paper from recycled elephant dung and cotton waste; handmade.
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Bamboo Pens & Pencils
Refillable bamboo pens and pencils instead of disposable plastic ones.
Why it's sustainable: Renewable bamboo bodies; reduces single-use plastic stationery.
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