Green holiday tip #2: toys : The Grove School: A seriously fresh new preschool in Cary and Plano!

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6800 Independence Parkway
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Cary, NC 27513
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Green holiday tip #2: toys

Regan Sheeley | December 8, 2009 | Comment

Push-Along_Small_Duck With toys, a little bit of research goes a long way. Try to shop locally when you can and ask questions about the contents of the toys and the manufacturing process.

Plan Toys are widely available. These are made out of organic rubber wood, non-toxic glue and water based dye. The company has a strong environmental stance. My child has several of these toys. They are indestructible and really cute.

Green Toys are toys made out of recycled milk jugs in California.

And Healthy Child has a good list of “green” toys/manufacturers. They also have good tips for reducing, reusing and recycling during the holidays.

Regan is a communication and events specialist with Knowledge Universe. She advises us on environmental issues with expertise in child care center operations and the Eco-Healthy child care provider endorsement process. She has a young daughter and a passion for decreasing children's exposure to environmental hazards and toxins.