NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
GCSE results landed today, meaning thousands of teenagers are now gearing up for the next stage of their education.
If that’s you, then well done! But once the celebrations are out of the way, planning for the year ahead is next on the list.
Whether you’re off to a new college or moving up into sixth form, you’ll need some new kit to help you stay organised.
From laptop cases and resuable water bottles to classic stationery essentials, these are the college must-haves to shop before term starts in September.
And as they’re all made with hardy and sustainable materials, these should last you through to the next set of exams… and beyond.
Make your mark with a pack of assorted colour ballpoints which are refillable, made from 79% recycled plastic and CO2 neutral.
Stay organised with a pile of recycled manilla folders in a rainbow of bright colours.
Buy for £23.45 (pack of 25) The Green Stationery Company.
Made from recycled plastic bottles, this bold, violet backpack – with a sturdy zip, handy pockets and an inner laptop sleeve – is the smart choice for the 2022 new term.
Let’s get straight to the point: these sustainably harvested cedar pencils, with a plantable seed capsule in the tip, should be on everyone’s stationery wishlist.
Buy for £24.95 from Not On The High Street.
You’ll be top of the class with a refillable notepad made from soft, vegan leather. A stationery star you’ll have for years to come.
Buy for £21.95 from Martha Brook.
This cute dinosaur phone case, made from 65% recycled and plant-based materials (including upcycled phone cases), is a seriously cool talking point.
Ditch single-use plastics for a stainless steel, refillable water bottle and keep hydrated while you study. Eau yes!
Earn your stripes with this zipped bag made from organic cotton and recycled yarns – a bold way to stash your pens and pencils.
Buy for £17 from Maison Elhoria.
Protect your tech with this laptop case made from recycled cement bags by villagers in Cambodia.
For every case sold, a school notebook will be delivered to a child in Africa or Asia.
Buy for £30 from Social Supermarket.
Keep sandwiches, salads and snacks super-fresh in this bee-print lunch box made from 100% responsibly sourced sustainable bamboo. Absolutely buzzing.
Buy for £17.99 from Not On The High Street.
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