And this week we all get the lists already for next school year ….
BUT: „Despite the glossy ads featuring pretty new pens, pencils, binders, scissors and whatnot, it’s actually okay to *gasp* reuse the stuff you already have. That’s right, fellow non-consumers, last year’s scissors will still work this year, and that slightly used pencil can be resharpened.“
So, how about reusing all the items you and your family already have at home?
And if you buy something new, have a… look for higher quality items (e.g. some good metal scissors), less plastic items, notebooks made out of recycling paper, ….
BTW: Primary schools usually hand out the lists with the necessary school supplies for school year 2016/17 now, Gymnasium usually only announces the list of items in September. In any case, plenty of time to tidy up and reuse items! Or maybe repair some items, too.
And if you find school supply items your child does not need anymore, give them to friends!
#RefuseReduceReuseRepairRecycle
#RehomeItems
http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/just-say-no-to-unnecessary-brand-new-school-supplies/