As a college student you probably don’t pay much attention to the school supplies you buy. If you’re like me, you go to Wal-Mart the day before classes begin and grab whatever’s the cheapest. That means not paying attention to name brands or what the products are made of. But it’s important to know the products that you’re buying and where they came from because it could mean the difference between damaging the environment and saving it.

Eco-Friendly School Supplies

I recently ran across a web site called Red Apple School Supplies. It offers school and office supplies that have been recycled and reclaimed from forest products all around the world, from Japan to the U.S. to Costa Rica. Here are a few of the items:

• Green Apple Recycled Wood Pencils: These #2 pencils are made from pencil manufacturing wood scraps and come in a cool triangular shape.
• Green Apple Recycled Ballpoint Pen: These medium ballpoint pens are made from recycled paper, plastic and wood!
• Recycled Filler Paper: This college rule paper is made from 100% recycled materials.
• Green Apple 3-Ring Recycled Binder: This binder is made from 100% recycled cardboard, and the metal rings can be removed and used in replacement binders.

These are just a few of the eco-friendly products offered by Red Apple School Supplies. All of these products have been recycled and reused to help promote the sustainability of the environment. They’re also affordable and easy to find, so you should make these green products a part of your everyday routine. All you have to do is order them online. It beats waiting in line for 3 hours at Wal-Mart.