Great Eco-friendly Backpack – for Back-to-School Kids or (Sigh) Back-to-Work Adults

By Susan Seliger

Time to get the kids — and yourself — ready for Fall. Tired of that heavy old backpack? Here’s one from Progressive Kid – a web store with some of the best eco-friendly stuff for your favorite small fries — that will work for you, too.

It’s Good: It’s smaller than the average pack (1300 cubic inches/22 liters capacity; 1 pound 9 ounces/.71 kilograms weight). Plus it’s got these features:

• Single zip front panel access with mesh and fabric utility pockets
• Pass-through access to internal pocket
• Two recycled PET mesh side pockets
• Recycled spacer mesh harness and back panel
• Recycled removable web waist strap
• Recycled PET stretch woven cell phone/electronics harness pocket
• Recycled PET main body fabric
• Recycled Regrind buckles
• Internal front panel organization
• Internal laptop sleeve
• Smart key clip that works with electronic keys

It’s Green: Made by Osprey, known for their earth-friendly ReSource series from 70 percent recycled materials. Also the color names alone are worth it: Rainforest green or glacier blue.

It’s Here: Progressive Kids Store

It’s: $59

Photo credit: ProgressiveKid.com