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Solar-Powered Transforming Robot is 6 Toys In 1

28. May 2009

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If your kid becomes bored with this toy, there seriously is no pleasing him or her. I mean, c’mon, this solar-powered robot kit is actually 6 toys in 1! One minute it’s a robot dog — the next it’s a wind turbine, a boat, a plane, or a solar-powered car. And for under $20, the [...]

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Reusable Fresh Snack Packs Reduce Lunchtime Waste

26. May 2009

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It’s kind of amazing how prevalent ziplock bags have become. There was a time not too many years ago when baggies were limited to only a few school lunches. Now, almost everyone has them daily — and they come with new features like plastic zips that offer convenience but add to the waste and energy [...]

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Recycled Plastic Radio Flyer Earth Wagon Brings Back Memories

13. May 2009

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Remember your first Radio Flyer wagon? Even if you didn’t own one (like me), there was probably some friend you knew that did. They were perfect for everything from lugging around stuffed animals, to lemonade stand supplies, to being pulled down the street. Ah, to be a kid. Well, Radio Flyer has their own green version [...]

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Recycled-Bottles Spaceframe Kit A Treat For Young Builders

8. May 2009

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Sure, wooden building blocks are fun — but if you’ve got a little archeitect with larger aspirations, this Spaceframe kit from Offi might just rock their world. Sporting rigid felt-like forms made from recycled plastic bottles, the Spaceframe is a modular system that leaves endless possibilities for building. How about a fort? Or a rocket ship? [...]

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Recyclable Cardboard Calacastle Turns Your Kid Into A King Or Queen

24. April 2009

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The standard refrigerator box as a play toy has given way to more intricate and complex designs. To be sure, a giant box is still a blast for kids — but if you’re looking for something with a little design flair, this cardboard Calacastle is a great choice. Not only is the Calacastle fully recyclable, but [...]

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Solar Educational Kit Teaches Kids About Their Future Power Source

17. April 2009

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The next generation of kids — more than any before — will probably witness the expansion of renewable energy from something of a novelty to full-blown everyday common use. No longer will solar panels or wind turbines be confined to science experiments or field trips. Instead, most everyone will have one on their roofs or [...]

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