Sustainable Grad School Supplies Recommended by Grad Students

School started not too long ago and I know a lot of you may have started or are continuing grad school. I am not a grad student, so I asked two of my friends who are pursuing their PhD’s to share the items they think will be most helpful for grad students. Thanks Vee & Gabby for the recommendations! I hope these sustainable grad school supplies will help you with your studies. Also, I want to wish you the best of luck with your grad school education! I also have some blog posts about must have eco-friendly school supplies for all ages and tips for back to school shopping on a budget.

Stay Organized with these Sustainable Grad School Supplies

1. Planners

Keep track of important dates and deadlines with a cute eco-friendly journal

Eco-friendly 2021 Planner — Made by hand using recycled papers and stitched with waxed linen

Recycled eco-friendly planner — Made with FSC Certified Paper & Cover. 100% recycled & recyclable

2. Notebook

Recycled and eco-friendly notebooks are a must to stay organized

Decomposition notebook — Made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper & printed with soy ink

Rocketbook - digital cloud notebook — Writes like pen & paper but connects to digital cloud

3. Laptop

Buying a used laptop is the most sustainable option. You can buy one on eBay* or get an open box item from Best Buy.

Perfect for Lunch - Sustainable Grad School Supplies

4. Healthy Snacks

Packing healthy treats will help get you through the day. You can’t go wrong with fruits & veggies! Or maybe even trail mix.

5. Reusable Mug

Get through your early morning or mid-day slump with some coffee or tea.

Keepcup - Glass coffee cup — Reusable glass mug

Stojo Collapsible Coffee Cup — Collapsible cup designed to last a lifetime

6. Tupperware/Lunchbox

Avoid ziplock plastic bags by bringing your own tupperware or lunch box. If you do decide to use ziplock bags – consider rewashing them after use. If you’re looking for a ziplock alternative, stasher bags make a great replacement.

Inka - Ecofriendly Stylish Purse Lunchbox — Eco-friendly lunchbox made from silicone leather

Stasher Bags — Non-toxic silcone ziploc bag

Eco Lunchbox — Stainless steel tupperware that gets recycled into playground rubber at end of lifespan

7. Recorder

Going back and listening to lectures can be super useful. Consider buying a used recorder from Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace

8. Gym Attire & Workout Bags

Working out before or after class can help stimulate your mind.

Terra Thread Gym Bag — Gym bag made from organic cotton

Girlfriend Collective Gym Clothes — Activewear made from recycled plastic bottles

9. Travel Containers

Containers are perfect to keep essential items like lotion in your backpack. Or if you plan on working out, they are good for storing shampoo & conditioner. Consider upcycling your old makeup bottles or medicine prescription bottles. as travel toiletry containers or switch to bar lotions and bar shampoos.