It’s back to school time!
Learn about safer school supplies
It may feel like summer just started, but it’s almost time to get school supplies again. Here are some tips for finding safer school supplies that have less chemicals that can harm children’s brain health and learning potential. Look for PVC-Free, BPA-Free, Phthalate-Free, PFAS-Free and Fragrance-Free Supplies when possible.
Cloth lunch boxes and backpacks and nylon umbrellas are likely PVC-free. Avoid backpacks, lunch bags and other items with the recycling symbol #3 or words PVC or vinyl.
For lunches, try stainless steel water bottles and containers or ones that say BPA-free and phthalates-free and avoid PVC (or #3 plastics). For disposable dinnerware, look for bio-based options.
Buy a canvas pencil holder instead of a plastic one.
Look for water-based markers, paints and glues.
Buy metal paper clips (no color PVC coating).
Ask your school or childcare to avoid disinfecting wipes which often have harmful chemicals in them
For more information and tips, visit Healthy Children Project’s safer school supplies page.
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