Gifts for the Student

Whether they’re in grade school or college, we put together a list of helpful items for the greenest of students. Read on for more.

Eco Lunch Bag by Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages Lunch Bag

Forget brown-bagging it! Make lunchtime fun for your favorite pupil with this fair trade lunch bag from Ten Thousand Villages. Handcrafted in the Philippines from recycled juice boxes, this insulated bag will keep lunch fresh (and funky!) all day long.

Price: $28

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Solar Messenger Bag by Samsonite

Samsonite Solar Messenger Bag

Charge electronic devices on the go with this solar-powered messenger bag from Samsonite. Made with recycled PET, this stylish school bag keeps electronic essentials fully charged after about four hours of direct sunlight.

Price: $134.99

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Backpack and Notebook by TerraCycle

This smile-inspiring bag and matching notebook are perfect for the student who is young or young-at-heart. Made with wrappers from common lunchroom snacks, like Capri Sun pouches and potato chip bags, these upcycled school essentials will make the classroom fun again.

Price: $21.99

HOW TO WIN IT: Tell us in the comment section who will be receiving this gift and why they’re the perfect recipient. Please specify you’re entering to win this product. Winners will be chosen on Dec. 12.

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Recycled Paper Pocket Journals by Ecojot

Ecojot Paper Notebooks

Take a little seriousness out of those strikes of genius with fun recycled paper notebooks from Ecojot. These perfectly-portable notebooks may even inspire a little eco-ingenuity, with Earth-minded messages like “rethink,” “reuse” and “recycle” printed on the covers.

Price: $9.95

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Wetsuit Laptop Sleeve by Looptworks

Looptworks Laptop Sleeve

Keep your co-ed’s laptop (and the planet) safe with this sleek laptop sleeve made from upcycled wetsuit material. Colors range from bright and bold to modern and minimal for a style that matches any student’s personality. And they’re all made from excess material that would have otherwise gone to waste.

Price: $40

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Recycled Record Bookends

Eco-Artware Recycled Bookends

Spice up your student’s shelf with these eye-catching bookends made from vintage 45-rpm records. Rhode Island artist Jeff Davis bonds records to a composite wood core to provide ample support for even the heaviest books. Since Davis uses rescued records, no two sets are alike.

Price: $40

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My Eco Can by Uncommon Goods

Replace that water bottle or on-the-go coffee mug with this fun stocking-stuffer that’s ideal for everyday use. Made from corn-based polylactic acid, the My Eco Can features a convenient tab and twist-off cap to tote and insulate any sip.

Price: $13

HOW TO WIN IT: Tell us in the comment section who will be receiving this gift and why they’re the perfect recipient. Please specify you’re entering to win this product. Winners will be chosen on Dec. 12.

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Everyday Tableware by Preserve

Photo: Preserve

Help your favorite student ditch those disposables with reusable everyday tableware from Preserve. Each tableware set is made from hard-to-recycle #5 plastics, and they come in a variety of cheery colors to make dinnertime fun in any dorm room.

Price: $20.99

HOW TO WIN IT: Tell us in the comment section who will be receiving this gift and why they’re the perfect recipient. Please specify you’re entering to win this product. Winners will be chosen on Dec. 12.

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NOTE: The giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! See the official Contest Rules