Best Back-to-School Gear

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All Clear

The Bobble water bottle comes in six colors, is made from recycled plastic (it can be used over and over, or even recycled again), and filters out chlorine and other impurities as your child sips. $9.95; waterbobble.com

Fare and Square

The Yubo lunch box is not only dishwasher-safe, recyclable, and BPA-free, but it can also be personalized. Choose from dozens of cover designs, or create one with your kid's name. Lunch box, $21.95 to $29.95, faceplates, $6.95 to $12.95; getyubo.com

Word on the Tweet

An eco-conscious kid will dig a nature-themed, stainless-steel Earthlust water bottle, which saves you from buying pricey bottled water. $16; earthlust.com

Power Lunch

Keep her PB&J squish-proof in the sturdy Reusable Sandwich Container. $3; Old Navy stores

Mega Bite

For stashing bulky sides, like grapes, we love the colorful patterns and handy zipper closure of Snack Happened. $9.95; itzyritzy.com

Lunch Spot

Save money on plastic baggies and put those pretzels in a reusable LunchSkins snack bag. Bonus: It's dishwasher-safe. Also available in larger sizes for sammies¿even subs! $7.85; lunchskins.com

Love Notes

What little kid wouldn't like a note from Mom in her lunch bag? Mini Lunch Notes do the job with cute designs and space to pen encouraging words about that spelling test. Comes complete with stickers to decorate plain brown bags. $9.95; spoonsisters.com