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Back to School

The Back to School badge rewards you for greening your school year prep. These smart, earth-friendly choices keep kids healthy by reducing exposure to harmful chemicals that may cause short-term and long-term health problems.

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  • Switch to a reusable water bottle
    10 pts
  • Switch to a reusable lunchbox
    10 pts
  • Avoid food packaging and cling wrap containing PVC
    10 pts
  • Purchase an eco-friendly backpack
    20 pts
  • Use eco-friendly school supplies
    20 pts
  • Choose organic or natural after-school snacks for kids
    10 pts
  • Join your school's Green Team
    20 pts
  • Reuse wrapping paper, paper bags, or newspaper for book covers
    5 pts
  • Buy organic or natural snack bars regularly
    10 pts
  • Walk to school regularly
    70 pts
  • Bike to school regularly
    70 pts
  • Carpool to school regularly
    50 pts
  • Carpool to school one day a week
    10 pts
  • Walk to school one day a week
    20 pts
  • Bike to school one day a week
    20 pts
  • Purchase kids' clothing made from organic cotton or other natural materials
    10 pts
  • Use eco-friendly art supplies
    10 pts
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