The Bite:
Get it off, and go with alternatives to the high-polluting plastic instead. Their school books won't get any lighter, but an eco-friendlier backpack will help lighten their eco-impact.
Does your kid have a PVC monkey on their back?
08.20.2007
Submitted by tmeronek on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 12:01am.
The Benefits:
- No new PVC. Most backpacks and messenger bags are made from PVC, which releases cancer-causing dioxins during production (and less than 1% is recycled).
- Sustainable materials. Materials like recycled billboards and organic hemp are way greener than the fabrics used in regular rucksacks.
- Unique looks. The styles will give 'em somethin' to talk about.
Personally Speaking:
A fully packed backpack saved Sara's life when, at age 11, she was hiking and fell backwards, 15 feet off a cliff. She came out unscathed. Her lunch? Not so much.
Wanna Try:
- Voltaic Systems - if little Jimmy insists on having his peripherals fully charged, these cool, solar-powered bags recharge cell phones, cameras, and MP3 players; available in four styles ($199-$249).
- Vy & Elle Laptop Pack - one-of-a-kind recycled billboard backpacks with a detachable shoulder strap; great for style-conscious teens ($132).
- Land's End Cordura Wheeled Backpack - all nylon, with PVC-free wheels - in case your kid's toting more than the recommended 15% of their body weight in Harry Potter novels ($70).
Cocktail Fact
Last year, police in Delhi, India, hired a black-faced langur monkey to frighten away wild monkeys, which board trains and freak out human passengers.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Biters buy a backpack made from recycled plastic, we'll avert the equivalent of 70,000 2-liter bottles from entering landfills.
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