Disclosure: We were sent a free product for review purposes. All opinions are my own. What a cute backpack for back to school, don’t you think? What if I told you that it was also eco-friendly? Well that’s exactly what it is, cute and eco-friendly! Our friends at TerraCylcle sent us this adorable backpack made from Clif Kid ZBar packaging material and someone is going to be a stylish little one headed back to school this year. About TerraCycle:  TerraCycle® offers school supplies that allow students to express their personalities while also caring for the environment. TerraCycle, an international recycling and upcycling company, uses traditionally non-recyclable items to create a variety of affordable, eco-friendly products. TerraCycle offers a line of products that include a drink pouch pencil case, made from upcycled Capri Sun packaging and much more. The backpack we were sent is adorable and great for little ones enter pre-k and kindergarten. It’s a backpack like no other and is sure to have little ones asking your student where they can get one too! I love that it’s eco-friendly and uses recycled items that would otherwise end up in our landfills. TerraCycle did a great job at putting the Clif Kid ZBar material throughout the backpack and giving it a unique look. The material is even stitched inside the front zipper part of the backpack. How neat!!This backpack is lightweight and easy for little hands to carry or strap on their shoulders. It’s not too big but large enough to hold folders, notebooks, and any other items your little one needs to carry to and from school. This year, you can opt for some pretty cool, yet eco-friendly back to school products from TerraCycle. Find more information about TerraCycle and how to purchase their products by visiting here and as always, have a wonderful school year!!

AHHH it's already August! That means summer is over and kids are back in school! Now the money spending starts, you have school supplies which now seem to cattier to the whole class, clothes, uniforms, shoes and backpacks. TerraCycle is a very cool way to help the environment not only can you purchase things like pencil cases, binders and backpacks you can even send your "waste" to be recycled into something you later might purchase! School is back which means more small bags of chips which means more waste but what if you started collecting those bags which could be turned into your most favorite backpack ever! This year make a box which could be placed in the garage or kitchen write on it bags of chips. Now every bag of chips you eat once you have finished lay it flat in your recycle box. After you have collected all your bags click here (you will have to make a account), and get a shipping label which is sent to TerraCycle. Next thing you know you will see your chip bags marketed as a backpack, pencil case and more! You can purchase recycled school supplies by clicking here. I love that each backpack is unique so my kids always know that is there backpack. TerraCycle not only helps the environment by recycling waste it also makes eco-friendly products to clean the home. I was able to test out TerraCycle Bathroom Cleaner which I was in shock of how well it worked. I love that it did not have a harsh odor so I was able to really scrub and not have to take breaks to breath as most harmful chemicals make it hard to do. TerraCycle has a long line of cleaners they even have repellents to keep animals such as deer out of your yard, without harming the deer or the human. Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Casey@themeparkmamablog.com with any questions.

Both of these items are super cool to look at and feel. They are made from recycled product packaging from consumers just like you and I. TerraCycle has thousands of locations nationwide to donate used product wrappers for things like Capri Sun, Doritos, and even Lunchables! Here is a little more about the eco-friendly TerraCycle Brigades program

There are a lot of eco-friendly companies out there, but no other company is quite like TerraCycle.  This company literally takes your garbage and makes practical products such as plant food, backpacks, frames, toys and more! This company pays schools and non-profit organizations for their trash saving 1000's of tons of waste from going to landfills. For every item return, TerraCycle donates 2 cents to the school or charity. This company is so amazing! Some of the back to school products they offer include a Clif Kid Backpack that is a colorful and sturdy bag made from Clif Kid Bar packaging and is sure to stand out from the crowd while holding everything a student might need. They offer a Drink Pouch Pencil Case, made out of upcycled drink pouches from Capri Sun, which is perfect for organizing pencils, pens and other classroom essentials. Plus, they offer an iPad/tablet case made from the durable canvas of retired United States Postal Service bags, boasting a vintage look and a soft, protective interior pouch. I had the opportunity to review a Coin Pouch that was crafted from a retired US Mail Bag. The one-of -a-kind pouch has a zipper close for organizing coins, makeup, and other small items (dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5"). I figured this would be perfect for my daughter who is frequently taking money or small items (like jewelry) to school - but often losing it.  Thanks to the recycled material, this coin purse is built tough.  My daughter is really rough with her stuff, but this coin purse should definitely last! It has an easy zipper closure so even smaller children could easily use it.  With this adorable case, she will be much less likely to lose small coins and pieces and she thinks it is really cool that she will have something that no one else has!