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Back-to-school sustainably: how to make greener choices for the new school year

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A recent report found a fresh school supplies kit costs parents $ 694 for primary schoolchildren and $ 1,149 for secondary students.

Dr Michelle Cowley-Cunningham , a lecturer in marketing and organisational psychology at Dublin City University , says the first step is always running inventory of what you have at home.

Then, it’s a matter of finding sustainable end-of-life options for things that need to go and negotiating on the maybes.

Di Giorgio says talking about the lifecycle of clothing can really resonate with kids and reduce any feelings of disappointment.

She laments the rise of polyester clothing being mandated by schools.

For schools without uniforms, she encourages parents to buy from op shops, choose natural fibres if buying new.

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