28 October 2024
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Phew, it’s almost that time of the year again! Kindergarten and primary schools will reopen in September. It is therefore urgent to get the school bags out of the dust again. Could your little one use a new backpack or shoulder bag? Then we have some tips for you to make a more sustainable choice!
1. Coq en Pâte
Animal-friendly school bags made from organic cotton
Is your little one crazy about animals? Then a school bag from the French brand Coq en Pâte is a perfect match. With their colourful prints, the brand focuses on endangered animals and supports NGOs, scientists and associations active in the field of nature conservation worldwide. Moreover, the bags are made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. A chimpanzee, penguin or dolphin – which one is the favourite of your little one?
The school bags from Coq and Pâte can be found at Kudzu in Bruges.
2. Trixie Baby
Playful school bags with colourful animal prints
Do you prefer it a bit more playful? Then we introduce you to the Belgian brand Trixie Baby. In the collection you’ll find children’s school bags with playful animal prints that appeal to the imagination. Choose Mr. Lion, Mr. Koala, Mr. Dino or the many other vibrant school bags. The backpacks are made of sturdy, organic cotton and each model is available in +10 colours and animal species. Choose your favourite at Blabloom in Genk, Kudzu in Bruges and K‑Deetje in Oostkamp.
3. Sativa
Timeless and basic school bags from hemp
Looking for a school bag that is more basic and made entirely of natural materials? Then have a look at the English brand Sativa. In the collection you’ll find sturdy, timeless backpacks in neutral colours such as navy, khaki and beige. A composition of hemp and organic cotton ensures that the backpacks are free of pesticides, making this bag not only good for your little one, but also for the planet. View the Sativa collection at Kudzu in Bruges.
4. Sticky Lemon
Fashionable and colourful school bags
Keep the summer vibes alive with a backpack from the Dutch brand Sticky Lemon. These quirky and fashionable bags with colour blocking have a retro vibe and may bring back fond memories of your own youth. Go for a classic college bag in a modern and colourful design or a practical, yet fashionable backpack with different colour blocks. The backpacks are a more sustainable choice because they are made from recycled PET bottles.
Discover the backpacks at La Bottega in Hasselt, Blabloom in Genk, Goûts et Couleurs in Bruges, Knotsknetter in Amsterdam or K‑Deetje in Oostkamp.
5. Studio Ditte
Cheerful school bags made from PET bottles
At the cool Dutch brand Studio Ditte, the backpacks are also made from recycled PET bottles. Cheerful and graphic prints of animals, racing cars and fruit and stylish colour combinations adorn the practically designed bags. Ideal for young children!
Discover the collection of more sustainable children’s school bags from Studio Ditte at Pim Pam Poen in Bruges, Blabloom in Genk or K‑Deetje in Oostkamp.
6. Hello Hossy
Colorful school bags made from PET bottles
Another cool brand that makes colourful children’s school bags from recycled PET bottles. The backpacks by Hello Hossy not only have a cheerful, but also a practical design. They have adjustable straps, various pockets and a water-repellent fabric. Convenient for school, but also for excursions and play dates. The collection by Hello Hossy can be found at K‑Deetje in Oostkamp.
7. Engel
High-quality school bags made from PET bottles
Going to school with an eye-catcher on your back? Then take a look at the collection of the brand Engel, because these bags made from recycled PET bottles are stylish, practical and high-quality. Choose a striped version or a model with different colour blocks. Also nice: they make colourful pencil cases that match the bags! Discover Engel’s collection at Kudzu in Bruges.
8. Fresk
Playful school bags in soft colors
Do you and your little one love softer colours? The Dutch brand Fresk makes playful and cheerful backpacks for children in soft shades such as pastel pink, light grey, mint green or light blue. The prints are also more sweet: with these cute patterns your child will certainly steal the show! And with this brand you also make a more sustainable choice since they work with recycled PET bottles as their base material. You can find the collection by Fresk at Scharrelvos in Borgerhout, Zonnehoed in Zwalm and Blabloom in Genk.
9. Circular tip: choose a second-hand book bag
Choosing a new school bag made from a more sustainable material and made under better working conditions is a good, conscious choice. But could it be a little more sustainable for you? Then choose a second-hand book bag. For this you can go to the trendy second-hand children’s stores that you’ll find in many Dutch and Belgian cities. For example, spend a day shopping in Amsterdam and discover the many pre-loved children’s stores that can be found here, including Old West, Otis en de Wolf, Ziggy & Lucy, Jofel Amsterdam, Quinnie’s, Lino & Moos and ROOKIE. And there are also nice second-hand children’s shops in Rotterdam where you can find pre-loved school bags, such as BUUF and Set est prêt. Do you live in Belgium? Then you can go to Scharrelvos in Antwerp and Closet Stories in Ghent.
