WOW, the summer has flown by this year. I mean what year does it not. September is just around the corner which means only one thing for parents, back to school! For some parents it’s an exciting time, others not too much. There is a lot to consider when it comes to preparing for a new school year and routines can change year to year as kids start to get older. I believe there is a big misconception when it comes to yearly supply lists and back-to-school shopping. Let me share with you how, and where to find some great alternative products.

Despite the fact that I have a wide range of knowledge about zero-waste living and plenty of useful tips I've gathered after conducting my own research to include in this post, at the end of the day I am not a student. In order to provide you with the best information, I went straight to the source for some help in writing this post. I interviewed a long-time environmentally conscious student, @Hannah.the.PA for her best tips on ways she reduces her ecological footprint.