The new school year is the perfect opportunity to make thoughtful choices – ones that not only prepare your children for the classroom but also help reduce environmental impact. By choosing well-made essentials from UK brands, you can kit them out for the term ahead while supporting businesses that are working hard to do things more responsibly.
Here are six brilliant UK brands to consider for your Back to School checklist:
Eco Chic – Backpacks made from recycled plastic bottles
Eco Chic’s foldable backpacks combine practical design with bold, eye-catching prints. Each one is made from recycled plastic bottles, giving existing materials a second life and helping to keep them out of landfill.
Elephant Box – Stainless steel lunchboxes built to last
Durable, easy to clean, and made to last for years, Elephant Box’s stainless steel lunchboxes are perfect for busy school days. They’re designed to replace single-use lunch containers and keep food fresh without relying on plastic.
Chilly’s – Reusable water bottles in every colour and print imaginable
From pastel shades to bold neon patterns, Chilly’s reusable water bottles keep drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 – ideal for keeping hydrated during the school day. Every bottle is designed to be refilled again and again, reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles.
Vent for Change – Pencils and pens from recycled materials
Vent for Change creates stationery that’s not only stylish but also purposeful. Using recycled materials like plastic and CD cases, they craft pencils and pens while donating a portion of profits to children’s education projects worldwide.
Remarkable – Notebooks made from recycled tyres, plastic, and more
Remarkable transforms everyday waste materials into practical stationery. Their notebooks are made in the UK from recycled tyres, plastic, and paper – proving that recycled products can still be high quality and designed to last.
Frugi – Organic and responsibly made outerwear
Frugi’s organic cotton and responsibly made outerwear are built for comfort, durability, and adventure. Whether it’s the school run in autumn or outdoor playtime in winter, their coats and jackets are made to keep kids warm while treading more lightly on the planet.
Proud to champion British brands
At Eco Nature, we’re passionate about supporting other British businesses whose values align with ours. These brands share our commitment to using recycled materials where possible and making considered choices about how products are designed and made. By choosing them, you’re helping to support local jobs, reduce transport emissions by keeping production in the UK, and back a movement towards more responsible manufacturing.