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Better alternatives to Plastic Binders & Folders

Vinyl binders and plastic folders usually end up in the trash at the end of the school year. Cardboard and kraft paper alternatives are recyclable and customizable.

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AlternativeEco ScoreWhy it's betterLink
Kraft Paper Folders9.1/10Recyclable, writeable surface, classic look.View
Cardboard Ring Binder8.9/10Plastic-free cover, durable, recyclable.View
Metal Binder Clips8.5/10Keeps papers together without a folder.View

Recommended swaps

Kraft Paper Folders

Eco Score: 9.1/10
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Recyclable, writeable surface, classic look.

Cardboard Ring Binder

Eco Score: 8.9/10
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Plastic-free cover, durable, recyclable.

Metal Binder Clips

Eco Score: 8.5/10
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Keeps papers together without a folder.

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