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Wishbone’s Eco-Friendly Bike Gives Your Toddler Instant Street-Cred

12. March 2009

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When I was a kid, Big Wheels were all the rage. I still remember the day someone tore my Knight Rider big wheel stickers off and I nearly cried to death. Bastards. But today, green is in and with it some very cool bike designs for toddlers; specifically this one from Wishbone. The company claims that [...]

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PlanToys’ Green Dollhouse Features Vertical Wind Turbine, Solar Panels

10. March 2009

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I’m really loving the effort on the part of green toymakers to incorporate green building into the latest dollhouse designs. Having kids play with these products and come to expect them in every home is an excellent educational tool for future generations. The new “Green Dollhouse” from PlanToys comes loaded with all sorts of great eco-friendly [...]

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Uberstix Takes Home Recyclables And Uses Them For Kid’s Toys!

9. March 2009

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Remember when you were a kid and would build a toy boat using only a styrofoam cup and some imagination? Well the folks over at Überstix must have has the same childhood — because their line of toys all use recyclables from around your home as building blocks for some awesome toys. Suddenly, those empty [...]

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Obama Family Installs Eco-Friendly Playset At The White House

6. March 2009

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Yesterday, it was revealed that Barack and Michelle Obama surprised daughters Sasha and Malia with a wooden playset on the grounds of the White House. What was unknown was how “green” that playset might be — especially considering President Obama’s pledge to take the nation in a more sustainable direction. Thankfully, Inhabitots managed to get to [...]

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Recycled Leather Tortoise, Dog For Organizing Kid’s Goodies

5. March 2009

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There are many reasons why leather is not good for the environment, but in this case “recycled leather” is an exception to the rule. I’d rather it be put to some use than simply be discarded to a landfill. These recycled leather creations from Amigos in Argentina are a good use of discarded materials. They’ve [...]

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Fuzz That Wuzz! Stuffed Animals Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

5. March 2009

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They aren’t available just yet, but Mary Meyer’s new Fuzz That Wuzz! collection is worth waiting for. Not only are these stuffed animals a cute additon to any child’s room, but they’re also easy on the environment. The outer fabric and the stuffing are both high-quality polyester fiber made from 100% recycled plastic PET bottles. [...]

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