Because repurposing is better than buying new! Haha, got you! I indeed use a plastic straw, but it's reusable and washable. I actually didn't buy it, but rather took it from an old water bottle that was broken. It can sometimes be appealing to invest in a brand new, sustainable, glass or stainless steel straw. But reusing and repurposing objects is the first step to take to reduce overconsumption. It means one less item produced, and one less item thrown away! And the same applies to any item that you wish to replace: look in your cupboards and drawers, you might already one something that would do the trick, the planet and your wallet will thank you. Later fellow students 🌱 Photo de Karolina Grabowska provenant de Pexels
Say goodbye to plastic binders and notebooks that break, are sometimes expensive, and above all, damaging for the environment once reusing is not possible anymore, for here is a better option: cardboard duo-tangs! Yep, although you can find many clear or opaque plastic duo-tangs, there are eco-friendly ones on the market. They are made out of thin cardboard and metal for the ties. Perfect to get organized, colorful and sleek, small and flexible, low waste; what more could one ask for? The main reason why they are my go-to organizing and note-taking tool is the fact that they allow me to avoid waste. Unlike a regular notebook, the sheets aren't already attached. You can therefore add just the right amount of sheets, whether they are handwritten notes, printed ones, assignments, etc., and gather everything in one place. You can easily vary the type of paper used depending on your needs - graph paper for maths, science, lined paper to write, blank paper, printed class notes, and pres...