If you’re looking for sustainable backpacks, this post is for you.
With many of us on our way back to school (or back to work, with the stay-at-home restrictions beginning to ease), we’ve got backpacks on our shopping lists. And who doesn’t love a backpack? They’re super convenient, hold all your must-haves and more, keep your stuff organized, and are your best friend when you’re on the go. But what if I told you there’s even more to love about this beloved bag?? Yep, it’s true. Another benefit that comes with getting your perfect backpack is that you can grab one sustainably made too!
What does sustainable mean?
Merriam-Webster defines sustainable as “a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged.”
The definition by UCLA below helps explain this further:
“Sustainability presumes that resources are finite, and should be used conservatively and wisely with a view to long-term priorities and consequences of the ways in which resources are used. In simplest terms, sustainability is about our children and our grandchildren, and the world we will leave them.”
In other words, it’s about being mindful of the future of our planet and the needs of future generations.
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If you’re looking to pick up a bag that you can really feel good about, I’ve rounded up 15+ sustainable backpacks below that you can check out. Made from recycled or sustainably sourced materials, these bags are consciously made to reduce our footprint. Happy sustainable shopping, loves!
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Foldsack No.1 Water Resistant Backpack by FJÄLLRÄVEN
Made from 65% recycled polyester, 35% organic cotton
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Printed Backpack by TRICIA FIX
Handmade with recycled materials by artisan partners, including 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and small businesses creating special, one-of-a-kind pieces in small batches under ethical conditions
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Kånken No. 2 Laptop Backpack by FJÄLLRÄVEN
Made from 65% recycled polyester, 35% organic cotton
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Everyday Poster 16L Backpack by QUIKSILVER
Made from REPREVE recycled polyester (100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles)
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Green District ECONYL® Backpack by LONGCHAMP
Made from ECONYL regenerated nylon (recovered nylon waste, such as fishing nets and fabric scraps)
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Kånken No. 2 15-Inch Laptop Backpack by FJÄLLRÄVEN
Made from 65% recycled polyester, 35% organic cotton
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Earth Water Repellent Camo Print Backpack by HEDGREN
Made from recycled polyester, OEKO-TEX®–certified materials free of harmful substances
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Reversible Backpack by MARIA MALETA
Made from sustainable metal-free tanned leather, recycled cotton from PET bottles, environmentally friendly, biodegradable
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Ara Water Repellent Backpack by HEDGREN
Made from recycled polyester, OEKO-TEX®–certified materials free of harmful substances
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Tote Backpack Allard by MARIA MALETA
Made from sustainable metal-free tanned leather, environmentally friendly, biodegradable
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City Voyager Daypack Water Repellent Backpack by THE NORTH FACE
Made from 100% recycled nylon
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Let’s chat! Which one of these sustainable backpacks is your favourite??
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