All too soon your kids are going to have to trade in their airy sandals for school-worthy sneakers. When you go back-to-school shopping this year, use it as a teachable moment. Explain how they can make their carbon footprint smaller by choosing eco-friendly shoes. Here, our five favorite eco-friendly shoes for boys.

Ricosta Kids Paco: Let boys be boys in these daring skeleton-clad sneakers. The deep red and black colors are created without hazardous dyes and are almost entirely chemical-free. Factories are powered by renewable energy and the shoes can be recycled.

Simple Kids Kid’s Innertube: Plaid is all the rage for fall and this brings the adult trend down to size for kids. Simple Shoes is an eco-conscious brand. This pair is mostly made from certified organic cotton and is vegan-friendly as it’s free of all animal products. The rubbery spots like around hte heel are made from tire inner tubes (hence the name) and the special insole and outsole are both made from recycled car tires.

The North Face Kids Mountain Sneaker: This casual sneaker is perfect for boys who run from school to digging in the dirt or playing hide and sneak in the nearby forest. The lining is made of sustainable bamboo, the mid-sole is made in part of cork, another sustainable material, the outsole is made of 40% recycled rubber and even accents are made from recycled plastic bottles. Click here to read more

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Backpacks are a must for trekking or riding across campus to college classes, and as more teens are turning eco-conscious, sustainable school supplies are in demand. Go green when you go back to school with one of our favorite eco-friendly backpacks.

Quiksilver Organic Republic Backpack: A not-so-crunchy organic treat from skater and surfer favorite Quiksilver. This bag is made from 100% organic cotton, which means no pesticides were used to create this bag. You’ll find lots of pockets for organizing your school stuff and straps to carry your skateboard into class.

Keen Goose Hollow Backpack: A sleek and modern pack made from recycled polyester, you can feel good knowing fewer new materials had to be made to build this bag. Little details make it work like a cell phone pocket in the shoulder strap and durable ripstop fabric to ensure you won’t get holes no matter how your treat it.

Osprey Packs Circuit Backpack: A part of Osprey’s sustainable Resource line, this bag boasts over 70% recycled materials. For gadget freaks, this bag is the best. You’ll find tons of compartments to hold all your stuff, like a semi-firm laptop sleeve and a music pouch for your iPod.

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