Going Green with Toys
Thinking about adding some eco-friendly toys to your child's toybox? Wondering ifyour kids will find them fun? Fortunately, the answer is a resounding YES! There are many inspired toy companies out there who are both kid-friendly and eco-friendly.
Here some of our green toy suggestions from a few of the most innovative and ecologically responsible companies we know. Toys that are safe for the earth. Natural toys that are safe for our kids. No 'greenwashing' here!
We have a Plan! Do you?
Kids love to play with PlanToys and parents love the peace of mind that comes 
from knowing that PlanToys are among the safest and longest lasting toys on the market today
All PlanToys are made from preservative-free, recycled rubber wood and all sharp corners and edges have been removed. The child friendly colours are created using safe, non-toxic water–based dyes. Plan toys have passed the test of time with flying colours. They will definitely stay out of the landfill.
Check out all of our Plan Toys
Tip: Well designed, durable toys are inherently green because they can be passed down and used over and over again.
SprigToys
We’re wild about these rugged vehicles that take kids on an adventures. Dinosaurs and more. Molded from a durable, bio-composite material made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastics, these clever vehicles get kids off the couch and moving.
Let’s go on an adventure with SprigToys!
Tip: A Toys ‘Carbon Footprint’ increases every mile that a toy has to be transported. Not all toys are made in China.
The Green Toy Tea Set
Made right here in North America, California to be exact, this pretty little tea set 
is made from recycled milk jugs. Minimal packaging, also of recycled cardboard keeps the whole product as green as it can be.
More about the Green Toy Tea Set
Tip: Selecting green toys starts with the materials that the toys are made of. Natural or organic materials that can be easily recycled also release no toxic chemicals during production. Extensive use of recycled materials uses the earth’s resources dramatically more efficiently.
Green Science
Learn how to make a real working Windmill Generator, a Fuel Cell Car or a Soda Can Robot. These are just a few of our Green Science kits that fascinate older children.
Start young scientists off in the right direction.
Tip: Look for toys that are packaged with recycled and earth friendly materials and that keep packaging to a minimum.Toys that won't 'cost the earth' are green all the way through - including their packaging.
