I should have a cute little sign posted on our front door that says, "Welcome to PlasticLand." When you walk in our door, you are accosted by shiny bright colored plastic spilling out from everywhere. I try to keep it contained, and I personally don't buy a lot of it myself, but if you have kids, then you most likely also have grandparents, and they just can't help themselves. They're drawn in by the pretty plastic, too. So, I guess if we are going to have to live with plastic toys, then they should at least be from a company who is taking both the health of our children and the planet into consideration. Enter, Green Toys, Inc.
Green Toys Inc. is a brand-spanking new company based in San Francisco. Their toys are made from 100% curbside collected plastic milk jugs. How cool is th at? If you're wondering if this plastic is safe, the answer is yes. It's considered some of the cleanest, safest plastic available. The energy saved in every pound of recycled plastic used in making Green Toys is enough to equal the energy in 3,000 AAA
batteries, enough to power a TV set for 3 weeks and run a laptop computer for 1 month! It's safe and non-toxic and good for the environment. Can you say that for all those noisy plastic toys that are hanging out in your toy box?
Another bonus? Green Toys are made entirely in the USA! Here's what their website has to say about why this is so important.
Made in California, USA:
Less Transportation, Less Energy
All Green Toys products are 100% made in the USA. To be more specific, they are produced in California, a state known for strict toy safety and environmental laws. It's cool to buy USA, but also think about this: transportation is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gasses. We all know driving less is good for mother nature, but did you ever think about how many miles a toy logs before it ends up in your local store Green Toys Inc. is a brand-spanking new company based in San Francisco. Their toys are made from 100% curbside collected plastic milk jugs. How cool is th at? If you're wondering if this plastic is safe, the answer is yes. It's considered some of the cleanest, safest plastic available. The energy saved in every pound of recycled plastic used in making Green Toys is enough to equal the energy in 3,000 AAA
batteries, enough to power a TV set for 3 weeks and run a laptop computer for 1 month! It's safe and non-toxic and good for the environment. Can you say that for all those noisy plastic toys that are hanging out in your toy box?Another bonus? Green Toys are made entirely in the USA! Here's what their website has to say about why this is so important.
Made in California, USA:
Less Transportation, Less Energy
Our toys are truly local creations. Every step in the process, from milk container recycling to toy production to final assembly, occurs in California. Our raw materials and toys aren't shipped from overseas, which saves a lot of energy and reduces greenhouse gasses. It also guarantees your toys won't get seasick before they get to your home!
I jus
t can't get over how awesome the concept behind these toys is. It also goes beyond simply the materials used in creating the toys. The packaging is innovative as well. When Princess Nadia and I sat down to start playing with her new toy, it didn't take us 15 minutes of unpacking to get started. There is minimal packaging to begin with and no annoying little twist ties to undo. I know you've opened toys and had your child lose interest or have a complete meltdown before you could get it out of the box. I also didn't have a pile of plastic to throw away at the end of the unveiling, either.
To see what toys Green Toys Inc. is currently making and read a full review, click on Read More!
You currently have 4 choices of toys from Green Toys Inc. There is a tea set, a
cookware and dining set, a sand play set, and our favorite, an indoor gardening set. The gardening set came with three little pots, three different kinds of seeds, a little shovel (trowel) and a cute little pod to place the pots on. This has come in handy as I've moved it from the windowsill down to my daughter's level, as it allows me to move them all at once. My only complaint is that there is no watering can for the set. We had one hanging around the house, but adding one to the set would make it complete. We anxiously check the pots every morning and are proud to announce that even with my lac
k of a green thumb, our seeds have started sprouting. Nadia and I have really had a lot of fun with this awesome "green" toy!
On to the official review:
Functionality **** - These toys are very solidly made. They don't seem flimsy. I'm pretty certain that the little pots
Style **** - While they are plastic, they aren't the obnoxious bright-colored toys you see all over Toys R Us. The colors are soft which means I don't mind having them sitting out on my windowsill.
Cost *** - The price tag for these toys is what I would expect for an innovative new product, especially a green one. You might be paying a little more than you would for the cute hot pink princess cookware set, but I feel like the extra $10 or so is a small price to pay for getting a toy you can feel good about letting your child play with.
Overall Rating ***1/2 - Green Toys Inc. is off to a great start. Their toys are solidly and safely constructed, appealing to the eye, and good for the environment. Seriously, what more could you ask for in a toy?
t can't get over how awesome the concept behind these toys is. It also goes beyond simply the materials used in creating the toys. The packaging is innovative as well. When Princess Nadia and I sat down to start playing with her new toy, it didn't take us 15 minutes of unpacking to get started. There is minimal packaging to begin with and no annoying little twist ties to undo. I know you've opened toys and had your child lose interest or have a complete meltdown before you could get it out of the box. I also didn't have a pile of plastic to throw away at the end of the unveiling, either.To see what toys Green Toys Inc. is currently making and read a full review, click on Read More!
You currently have 4 choices of toys from Green Toys Inc. There is a tea set, a
cookware and dining set, a sand play set, and our favorite, an indoor gardening set. The gardening set came with three little pots, three different kinds of seeds, a little shovel (trowel) and a cute little pod to place the pots on. This has come in handy as I've moved it from the windowsill down to my daughter's level, as it allows me to move them all at once. My only complaint is that there is no watering can for the set. We had one hanging around the house, but adding one to the set would make it complete. We anxiously check the pots every morning and are proud to announce that even with my lac
k of a green thumb, our seeds have started sprouting. Nadia and I have really had a lot of fun with this awesome "green" toy!On to the official review:
Functionality **** - These toys are very solidly made. They don't seem flimsy. I'm pretty certain that the little pots
Style **** - While they are plastic, they aren't the obnoxious bright-colored toys you see all over Toys R Us. The colors are soft which means I don't mind having them sitting out on my windowsill.
Cost *** - The price tag for these toys is what I would expect for an innovative new product, especially a green one. You might be paying a little more than you would for the cute hot pink princess cookware set, but I feel like the extra $10 or so is a small price to pay for getting a toy you can feel good about letting your child play with.
Overall Rating ***1/2 - Green Toys Inc. is off to a great start. Their toys are solidly and safely constructed, appealing to the eye, and good for the environment. Seriously, what more could you ask for in a toy?
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