August 10, 2009

Shop Recycled: Shop with Toy Companies that Conserve Resources

New toys are made with petroleum and trees and sadly, a lot of toy companies do not take into consideration that these are resources that we need to last us a good, long while. That is precisely why it is so important to support toy companies and buy your toys from companies that use recycled resources. These toy companies also use less packaging and they recycle manufacturing waste.

Here are some toys from respectable companies that use recycled materials for infants, toddlers, and children up to age 9.

Infants

Kinderware Bear YoYo Doll
Super cute, machine-washable plush bear that measures 8-10″. Also available: puppy. ($24)

Toddlers

Jayden Earth Girl and Raji Earth Boy
Dolls made with organic hemp and recycled plastic containers. ($68)

Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set
Colorful pot, skillet, and place settings made from 100% recycled milk jugs; phthalate and BPA-free, and packaged in recycled, recyclable cardboard. ($26.50)

Preschool to Kindergarten

Wildlife Creations Reindeer/Moose Swing
Animal-shaped tire swing made with recycled shock-absorbing tires and water-based paint. ($79.99)

Sprig Toys Discover Rig
Truck made with the Sprig’s trademarked recycled wood and reclaimed plastic composite; self-powered LED lights and sounds. ($34)

Ages 6-9

Recycled Plastic Radio Flyer Earth Wagon
3-foot-long wagon made from 100% recycled post-consumer milk jugs. ($150)

Imagination Box Co. Country Cottage
Made with 45% post-consumer materials; comes with nontoxic paints to personalize. ($22)

By Holly

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In addition to being the Founder and Editor of Woman Tribune, Holly Ord is a freelance writer, web designer and developer, feminist activist and blogger, and hopeless video game addict. She lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania and has been blogging on liberal politics and gender equality on her personal website, Menstrual Poetry since 2007.

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One Comment on Shop Recycled: Shop with Toy Companies that Conserve Resources / Add Your Comment

Mac Lady says:

November 22, 2009 at 5:53 am

This is great. It’s really to also help our resources be conserve and have some fun at the same time. Thanks for posting this very interesting blog.

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