Happy Earth Day!! With lead paint scares in children’s toys and recalls due to hazards, I try to be selective about the toys I purchase for my children. Green toys are not only better for the environment, but better for our children as well.
One of the coolest companies I have found that makes green toys is actually called Green Toys. Their toys are made of out recycled milk cartons which I just think is a cool idea. Milk containers are reprocessed into a clean fresh plastic called high-density polyethylene that is considered one of the cleanest and safest plastics around.
One of the largest contributors to greenhouse gasses is transportation. Green Toys are made in the USA, California to be more exact. Every step of the toy making process takes place in California which saves energy and means fewer greenhouse gasses from transportation.
Even the packaging of Green Toys is environmentally friendly. They use as little packaging as possible and the material they use (recycled corrugated boxes) is 100% recyclable. They don’t use any plastic or twist ties which means the boxes are easy to open and there are no dangerous parts. Kids can open the package themselves with no help from Mom or Dad!
Green Toys have been thoroughly tested by nationally recognized independent labs located in the USA. They contain no traceable amounts of Phthalates or BPA. They are also designed without any external coatings, eliminating the fear of lead paint.
Green Toys sent me a tea set for my review. I was surprised by how durable the plastic is. It isn’t thin and flimsy like an actual milk jug. The tea set is adorable and perfect for little hands. I love that it is BPA free and safe so that when my daughter is old enough we can have a real “tea” and cookies party without worry. She is only 4 months old and while I’d like to keep her little forever I’m looking forward to the days of dress up and tea parties!
The selection at Green Toys isn’t large but each and every toy is something kids will really enjoy playing with. I’ve got my eye on several more Green Toys that I know my two year old son would love. Honestly, each item from Green Toys is something I would purchase for my own children or as a gift for another. The prices are really reasonable- especially for what you are getting- the piece of mind that the toys your children are playing with are safe and environmentally friendly.
Green Toys are available at amazon.com, or use this store locator for other options. Green Toys has offered our readers a chance to win the Indoor Garden Set pictured above. Enter win by filling out the entry from by using the link below.
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