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March 7, 2008

Get them started off early

When it comes to the environment you can never start too early and what better way could there be than getting these T Shirts for the children to pass the message around and take care of the planet at the same time. The T Shirts have an old vintage style look to them along with the classic message on the front. Made from 100% certified ORGANIC COTTON, this short sleeve t-shirt is so soft and comfy! Grey shirt with “PLEASE RECYCLE , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

March 5, 2008

Raisinets Notepad

This Raisinet notepad is great for a dull office desk or to brighten up a kids room table. It is a notepad that uses recycled paper. via - etsy The notepad is bright and colorful and who wouldn’t want this on their desk. I think it makes for a neat office mate gift. The recycled notepad comes courtesy of our friends at Etsy. Business, Business, Children and Toys, Children and Toys, Green, Green, Office, Office, Re-use, Re-use, Recycle, R , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

February 19, 2008

Handmade Plush Kitty Puppet

Etsy is a online marketplace, but only handmade items are allowed and showcased. You can search by category, fabric, color, or type in a keyword. I got this rascally plush handmade kitty right from the homepage. It comes courtesy of seller Paper and String, who has a real knack for creating handmade kid toys, Kitty is so adorably sweet. Plush and made from soft felt, Plush Kitty, makes a great gift idea for the little one. Children and Toys, , , , , , ... More

Hand knitted draught excluder

You initially think that these have been knitted, yet these have been knitted by a co-operative of women in east Africa, rural Kenya in fact. Yet this is a non profit organisation, which is strange as you would think that they would be in it for the money, but clearly there is more to just making money in Africa. The women who work in these places are really looked after by the co-operative, they get healthy and safe working conditions. Materi , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

February 6, 2008

Heart shaped crayons

What could be better than buying something like this for your loved one? Size (appx. 1.25″ x 1.5″ - or 3.175cm x 3.81cm) These are made from old part used crayons that have been melted together and moulded into the shape of a heart, make a really great gift and is eco friendly too. Priced at $5 for a set of five. Source [Etsy] Children and Toys, Children and Toys, crayons, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Fun and Games, Fun and Games , , , , , , , , , , ... More

February 2, 2008

Green Living Tips for a Greener World

The real solution towards helping our world get back on its feet and provide the lost luster and reliability is to start green living traditions that have been so far the talk of the town these days. There are various practices of green living that people can turn to and apparently we have an idea of what they are. It all starts from home and in this case, parenting. We can make a difference by living green and here are some good tips that can , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

February 1, 2008

The bottle bug

This is great thing created by the kids from Vista Arts Centre of Richmond, it shows that kids can see how serious the plastic containers that we all throw away can be, and the damage that they can do to the environment. Is the monster another name for something else like the earth fighting back or that all of the households items that we through away will one day come back to haunt us, in the case as a monster! Source [Eco Friend] Animals, A , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

January 16, 2008

Eliminate Lead Poisoning Presence in Kids

Toys have been the least expected source of problems but with the much celebrated issue with regards to safety regulations on lead paint, it would be wise to have your children checked for lead poisoning presence just in case. It is better to have keen sense of security rather than finding out later on that such dangerous chemicals have already penetrated and caused harm to unknowing children who just simply want a toy to play with. The Environ , , , , , , ... More

January 5, 2008

Paper Making Kit

For people who are tired of seeing the old-style way of making paper, the kids can get to play inventors this time around with this paper making kit. You don’t need the big machineries and the sophisticated technology to make it happen. You just have to get this paper making kit and you can produce your own paper. All for the price of £9.99. Features: Contents Two-piece wooden frame Screen mesh Extra screen Sponge Blotting paper Confet , , , , , , , , ... More

December 19, 2007

Unique mittens for cold hands

These mittens are all guaranteed to be unique and one of kind, which is a good thing when considering buying them for someone who is close, Made with vintage buttons, 100% recycled wool, polar fleece lined. Each pair is original and very stylish. Priced at $46 Source [BaaBaazuzu] Children and Toys, Children and Toys, Clothing, Clothing, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, mittens, polar_fleece, vintage_buttons , , , , , , , , ... More

December 18, 2007

Water powered model car

This brings science and eco friendly matters much closer together which makes it a great experimental toy for kids of all ages. Features: Cutting-edge science kit Car runs on clean energy technology Add water to the tanks in the back of the car Use the water to produce and store oxygen and hydrogen Uses next-generation reversible Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell Cool blue LED lights flash from inside the cockpit Instruction manual includ , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Evenflo Glass-based Nursery Bottles

Some parents find them inappropriate for infants to hold but for babies, looking out for their welfare when it comes to the exposure they have from plastic made and chemically induced feeding bottles may prove to be more dangerous. Of the two, it seems that glass based feeding bottles from Evenflo looks the lesser of two evils in satisfying the hunger of crying babies at times. Besides, parents should be responsible enough to guide in feeding t , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

December 16, 2007

Gifts for the new boy

They say that this was featured on “Martha Stewart” but I am not sure if that is good or bad. Made from organic cotton, this bouquet contains two onesies, one t-shirt, one bib, one hat, two pairs of socks. These are very popular with the Hollywood stars and everyone who wants to be thought of as doing their bit for the world. Priced at $69.99 Source [Boys to Men Gifts] Arts and Entertainment, Arts and Entertainment, Babies, Babies, bou , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

December 15, 2007

Swap With Zwaggle.com for Green

Baby clothes and other baby items would normally be grown out at some point when kids get bigger. While many parents are just thinking of buying and replacing outgrown clothes and apparels, there is a sight that can give you a good deal in exchange for old clothes. Zwaggle.com offers a program to which people can donate their old clothes and baby accessories for some points which can later on be used for something they so desire. Not a bad deal , , , , , , , , , , ... More

December 11, 2007

Eco Friendly Kid Bedding: Kukunest

Adorable prints and designs make this eco friendly kid bedding line a surefire winner with both parents and kids. The bedding is Oko-Tex certified, which means they are thouroughly checked for toxic chemicals. Which chemicals? Read on below. Chemicals tested for include: lead, mercury, pesticides, phthalates, flame retardants, plus many others. “With Öko-Tex Standard 100, you have the comfort of knowing that 100% of the fabric in our , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

How to eco wrap your presents

It’s fantastic how a simple problem can be solved with a bit of mathematics. The following equation will mean that you will never have any more wasted wrapping paper or a small present that has a complete sheet of paper covering it. So here’s how: The wrapping paper needs to as long as the side of the present with no more than 2 cm’s over. But the width has to be at least a little more than the width and depth of the gift. Or in other wo , , , , , , , , , ... More

December 7, 2007

Wooden greeting cards

Don’t forget the cats this festive season, and what better present than this Climbing Tower from Trendy Cat, they measure in at around three to five feet tall and have different levelled platforms. Features: Designed and built to last for years … Handcrafted in the USA, Trendy Cat Towers have been carefully designed for durability as well as style. They are constructed of sustainable bamboo and birch hardwoods, and are completely finis , , , , , , , , , ... More

November 27, 2007

Great new baby products

The baby has to have some eco friendliness too you know! This is why this pacifier is a great idea, made from 100% rubber and therefore much better and safer than any other type that has plastics in etc. Ideal for green mums. Priced at $5.99 Source [Eco Fling] All Natural, All Natural, Babies, Babies, Children and Toys, Children and Toys, eco, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, mums, pacifier, plastics, Rubber, Rubber, Sustainability, Sustaina , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

November 20, 2007

Recycled cardboard rocket

Ideal for kids of all ages, this rocket shaped playhouse is the eco starter for tomorrow’s astronauts. It can be left as or painted by the kids into whatever colours that they like, obviously there is a need for this to be inside if you live somewhere that is prone to getting a little damp. Being cardboard it is surprising strong and can withstand quite a bit of wear and tear that only kids know how to inflict. When the fun times are over it , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

November 17, 2007

The bicycle of the future

This is the sort of thing that could change the world forever, a simple bike made from ply wood plus the driving gear, which will be mainly concealed with in the two ply panels. This is almost taking the bike right back down the basics to a point when the original idea was first conceived. This bike is almost a kit, that can be delivered to anywhere at anytime, this makes this concept idea well worth an investor coming along and putting this , , , , , , , , , , ... More

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