Eco-Friendly Book Bags for the Green College Student

Eco-friendly book bags are available for the green college student getting ready to begin their higher education or those who are heading back for another semester. The eco-conscious college student will want to look for products that are organic, recycled, earth-friendly, sustainable, and also affordable. Green college students will want to check out the top 5 eco-friendly books bags available for under $50.

Eco-Friendly Book Bags for Green College Students

#5-Organic Hemp Verona Bag made byEcolutionand sold at Life’s Otherside ranks at number 5 on the list of book bags for eco-conscious college students. The Verona Bagis made from 100% organic hemp, is water proof and features an adjustable strap. The cost for this bag at $44.99 which is affordable however it is the highest priced item on our book bag list.

#4- Hemp & Cotton Shoulder Sling Bag fromHippie Kolibrie”A Green and Groovy Generation” is the perfect option for green college students looking for an eco-friendly book bag. The bag is handmade from hemp and cotton, sweatshop free, and fair traded. Colors vary because of the use of natural dyes and the cost of the back is more than affordable at $25 on sale, $28 regularly priced.

#3- Colorful Shanzu Book Bag with Water Bottle Holder sold at Planet Onehelps young women in Kenya with disabilities become productive and confident members of the community while gaining trade skills that will last a lifetime. This bag is made in the Shanzu Transitional Workshop where young women (17 and up) go for a two year training program where they learn production skills, tailoring, business skills and more. The women who graduate often continue to work with Shanzu. The colorful book bag features a water bottle holder and Shanzu’s black label. Cost of the bag from Planet One Gifts is $39.95 and the bags are considered a fair trade item.

#2-Recycled Jute Grain Colorful Backpack fromEarthLover is a great bag for the eco-friendly college student. All of these bags are unique and made from recycled burlap materials, trimmed in cotton and handmade by artisans from Nepal. The price of this book bag for the eco-conscious college student is $29.00.

#1- Touch of India Recycled Cross Shoulder Tote found at The Hunger Site lands at number one on the list for several reasons. First is that these bags are made from recycled fabrics to make a beautiful bag that can carry anything. Second, every bag is handmade and helps give artisans in the Barmer region ofRojasthan, India economic opportunity and growth. When farming isn’t possible in the area, these bags become the main source of income to the region. They help provide education, healthcare and electricity to the area. Another reason the Touch of India Recycled Bag makes #1 on the list of eco-friendly bags for the green college student is because every purchase of the bags equals50 cups of food donated to the hungry through The Hunger Site.Touch of India bags are available in 2 colors (red or blue) and are priced at $24.95 each.