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Aug 11, 2008 2:13 pm US/Central
What's Hot In School Supplies
Staples
School supplies have really made a leap from brown paper bags as book covers. During Back to School Week on CBS 11 News This Morning, a Staples representative showed off some of the items students can take with them to show off their personality.
No More Scrap Paper
Just write, erase and repeat with the Staples Problem Pad ($3.99). An easy, portable 3-ring binder insert that is perfect for math, spelling and quick notes. The whiteboard includes a black dry-erase marker with built-in eraser and is the perfect accessory for the Staples better binder™ ($6.99-$9.99).
Cool and Convenient
Ideal for students in the classroom or on the playing field, Dickies Backpacks and Accessories ($6.99-$39.99) are offered in a variety of bold new colors and prints. Assortment includes messenger bags, totes and cosmo cases for every personality.
Portray Your Personality
Decorate your locker your own way with the Magna Card Locker Accessories Kit ($9.99). Kit includes locker wallpaper, magnetic frame, mirror, two word expressions, two metallic magnets, two jewel magnets and two dry-erase shapes.
Electronics
Dell's new Studio Notebook
makes tackling projects easier while offering powerful storage features designed to hold a massive collection of schoolwork and assignments. A sleek, 15.4" screen, 3 BG memory, 250GM hard drive, and web cam are included at a competitive price ($799.98), available in red, orange, pink, purple, blue and black.
Fun and Functional
Store and transfer writing assignments, pictures and more on the Omnitech 1 GB USB Flash Drive ($9.99) with a soft, rubberized surface. Available in black, magenta and blue.
"Green"
Staples EcoEasy Shopping Bag
The Staples EcoEasy shopping bag is an easy way to make a big difference on the environment. Every year, billions of shopping bags are thrown away and end up in landfills. With long handles for easy carrying and plenty of holding capacity, the EcoEasy bag is a perfect shopping partner. All bags are machine washable. Available in stores ($1.39).
Staples Eco-Friendly Products
This back-to-school season, Staples is introducing eco-friendly notebooks, composition books, writing pads, and filler paper. Designed with quality and a carbon footprint in mind, these products provide a unique spin on traditional recycled supplies, with the introduction of bagasse (the plant fiber waste remaining after sugarcane is processed) as the latest in paper alternatives. With the look and feel of traditional paper, bagasse is bleach-free and has an enhanced biodegradable composition for easier recycling. Sweet deal! Available in stores and on staples.com this back-to-school season ($0.99-$2.99).
HandyLines Highlighters
Highlighting books, essays, and classroom notes is a breeze with HandyLines colored Highlighters. As part of Pentel's Recycology Program, HandyLines Highlighters contain 54% recycled content by weight. These backpack essentials are available in a wide range of colors and dry instantly. Available in store and on staples.com ($5.79, pack of 4).
Post-it Recycled Notes
3M Post-it notes are now available with 30% post-consumer recycled content – they're easier on the environment and help save trees. Post-its are ideal for self reminders or quick notes to others, and come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Available in store and on staples.com ($6.99-25.99).
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