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Made from beeswax with non-toxic pigments. No paraffin (petroleum-derived), no synthetic materials. Stockmar is the gold standard for non-toxic children's art supplies.

100% recycled paper. No plastic cover. Soy-based inks. Michael Roger Press is a leader in sustainable notebooks.

100% recycled paper. Soy-based inks. No plastic cover. Decomposition Book is a leader in sustainable notebooks.

PEFC-certified sustainable wood. No plastic barrel. No synthetic coatings. Staedtler is a leader in sustainable pencil manufacturing. AP Certified non-toxic.

AP Certified non-toxic. Water-based formula. No VOCs. Crayola washable markers are one of the safest marker options for children.

100% wood. No plastic. Dixon Ticonderoga is the most popular pencil brand in the US. Wood pencils are completely plastic-free.

Natural wood with water-based lacquer finish. No plastic components. PEFC certified sustainable wood. Non-toxic pigments. Faber-Castell is one of the most trusted art supply brands.

Natural wood with no plastic components. PEFC certified sustainable wood. Water-based lacquer finish. No synthetic materials, no BPA, no phthalates. The most natural writing instrument available.

Made from recycled paper with FSC certification. No plastic cover. Acid-free paper. Leuchtturm1917 is transparent about their paper sourcing and environmental commitments.

AP Certified non-toxic. Water-based formula. No harmful solvents. Elmer's is the most popular school glue brand in the US. A safe choice for children's crafts.

100% recycled paper cover and pages. No plastic components. Mead is one of the most widely available school supply brands. The recycled content is a meaningful improvement.

BPA-free thermal developer (uses Vitamin C as the developer). No BPA, no BPS. Nakagawa is one of the most popular BPA-free thermal paper brands. A meaningful improvement over conventional thermal paper.

AP Certified non-toxic. No harmful chemicals. Crayola is the most popular crayon brand in the US. AP Certified means the product has been evaluated by toxicologists and found to be non-toxic.

Refillable design. Pilot G2 is the most popular refillable pen in the US. Refillable pens reduce plastic waste significantly.

Polypropylene cover (not PVC). No phthalate plasticizers. Avery's polypropylene binders are a significant improvement over their PVC binders. Polypropylene is a safer plastic than PVC.

Made from 74% recycled plastic. Refillable mechanical pencil reduces waste. Pentel is transparent about their recycled content. Better than virgin plastic pencils.

Refillable design reduces plastic waste. Polypropylene barrel. No BPA. Pilot is one of the most popular pen brands in the US. Refillable pens are significantly better than single-use plastic pens.

Made from recycled polypropylene. Refillable design reduces plastic waste. MUJI is transparent about their material sourcing. Better than conventional single-use plastic pens.

Made from paraffin wax (petroleum-derived) with pigments. AP certified non-toxic. No BPA. The paraffin wax is petroleum-derived and less clean than beeswax alternatives. Children frequently put crayons in their mouths.

Polypropylene barrel with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) glue. No BPA. PVA is a relatively safe synthetic polymer. Elmer's is the most popular school glue brand. The plastic barrel is the main concern.

Contains xylene and other VOCs. Sharpie is the most popular permanent marker brand in the US. Permanent markers release VOCs that can be inhaled, especially in enclosed spaces.

Polypropylene barrel with water-based ink. AP certified non-toxic. No BPA. Crayola is the most popular art supply brand for children. The plastic barrel is the main concern.

Polypropylene tape with acrylic adhesive. No BPA. Scotch Magic Tape is the most widely used tape in the US. The plastic tape is a concern but the chemical profile is relatively benign.

Polystyrene plastic barrel. Disposable. BIC is the most popular ballpoint pen brand in the world. Billions of plastic pens end up in landfills annually.