When shopping for back-to-school supplies, explore ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle more where you live, work, play, and learn. With fall quickly approaching, it's time for students to return to class, and school supplies are likely at the top of many people's shopping list. This is a great time to choose sustainable choices that help protect the planet and support stronger, healthier communities.

Whether it's the first day of pre-school or senior year of college, here's what to keep in mind if going green and sustainability are on your back-to-school list:

Sustainability starts at the shopping cart. Consider the following when shopping for school supplies:

Returning to campus/college move-in

Whether you or your children are incoming first-year students or returning to campus this fall, pursuing a greener move-in experience is possible if you consider:

Whether you're shopping online or venturing to the store, keep these tips in mind to be sustainable with your shopping bags, shipping boxes, and packaging:

Donating to school supply drives

Consider donating money instead of materials to school supply drives. This can ensure an appropriate inventory of supplies schools need the most.

*Adapted from content created by the Recycling Partnership.

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