We going back to school in a little bit and I was looking for idea to reduce my waste on that part. There is so many one use items there, usually sell wrapped in a lot of paper and plastic.

One question I have is about fountain pen : Is it better than ball pen given the plastic ink reservoirs that are discarded. I’m open to any suggestion on the back-to-school topic.

Here are mine :

  • Always check what is not use or not finish for the past year before starting your shopping list
  • Trade with family, friend and neighbour what your didn’t need last year for something they didn’t use
  • Buy single unwrapped pen, felt pen and alike in stationery store. Bonus, buying the one or two felt pens or highlighters color you saves a lot
  • Use a small white/black-board instade of a draftbook.
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Space pen perhaps? I think they are all metal… But it’s been a while since I’ve looked at a cart.

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