Eco-Friendly Style

Being good to the environment doesn’t mean giving up your favorite stuff. In fact, sustainable products provide a great opportunity to flaunt your personal style! We’ve picked out some cute eco-friendly versions of everyday products:

1. Water Bottle Staying hydrated is important, but plastic bottles lead to tons of environmental waste. Replace your daily Aquafina with one of these colorful reusable bottles from renowned interior designer Jonathan Adler. BPA, phthalate, and lead-free, these bottles are safe as well as the perfect size to bring to campus every day. ($17.95, jonathanadler.com)

2. Clutch Looking for a stylish clutch for weekend parties? Stash your phone, keys, and lip-gloss in this glossy clutch made from recycled candy wrappers. The weave detailing provides a sophisticated look that goes with any chic outfit. ($42, ecoist.com)

3. Makeup Made with organic ingredients and biodegradable packaging, Cargo offers a variety of makeup from eye shadows to botanical lipsticks. Feel pretty without harming the environment! (Sephora.com, Cargocosmetics.com)

4. Staplers These adorable staple-free staplers work by punching a tab through the stack of paper and tucking it through a tiny slit. With this cute gadget, you can say goodbye to annoying staple jams and torn paper. Save staples and add some charming décor to your desk. ($10, Seejanework.com)

5. Notebooks These adorable notebooks are made from the fiber by-products of banana farming. Considering that paper accounts for about 40% of municipal waste, you can cut waste and save trees by using these modish notebooks. ($3.99, Target)