Safe, Home Grown and Green. Toys you can count on (and put in your mouth too!)
It can be difficult for parents to shop for baby toys with toy safety in mind because it seems everything is made in China or contaminated with lead and toxins. It’s scary to think that infants could be putting these toxic toys into their mouths, isn’t it? Here at Vocal Trash, we feel your pain and we’re armed with solutions!
Did you know you can buy lead-free, toxin-free, made in USA toys from Green Toys at www.TheGreenerGood.com?
Check it out:
They’ve got all sorts of toys made from recycled plastic like: dump trucks, a sand box set, puzzles, blocks, and the pizza kit that Larry and Steve are playing with in the skit.
According to the company, “We believe the world would be a much better place if everyone said ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, cell phones didn’t ring during movies, and all toys were fun, safe, and made from environmentally friendly materials. Since it’s probably no use holding our breath for those first two, we’re concentrating on the toys.” All toys are made from the milk jugs you recycle each month, which are made from safe high-density polyethylene that has been thoroughly cleaned and reprocessed. To date, Green Toys has recycled more than 6.9 million plastic milk jugs. You can also find more products directly on their site www.GreenToys.com.
Fast Facts:
Every POUND of recycled plastic milk jugs used to make Green Toys saves…
- 3,000 AAA batteries’ worth of energy
- Enough electricity to power a TV set for 3 weeks
- Enough energy to keep your laptop running for a month!
Why Buy Recycled Plastic Toys?
Su
rely you’ve seen this symbol before, says Kelsey Rae. By purchasing from toy companies that are earth friendly and committed to both recycling and toy safety, you are an important part of this equation. You can REDUCE the waste created by REUSING plastic in RECYCLED toys. When you separate your recycling goods and take them out to the curb, you’re ensuring that there is plenty of material to make new green toys, which in turn, saves our precious natural resources. Furthermore, since Green Toys makes their products right here in the USA, you’re cutting down on fossil fuel consumption needed for shipping and you’re keeping more jobs here in America.
So, as always, remember to
"THINK…before you THROW IT AWAY!"
Vocal Trash is a troupe of environmental entertainers who have been engaging audiences with their unique and exciting brand of entertainment for a decade from New York to Seattle. Whether in Madison Square Garden or the Venetian Hotel and Casino, Vocal Trash is environmentally conscious using upcycled materials on stage. The group asks that you "THINK… before you throw it away!"
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Great information…especially for parents wanting assurance the toys are safe enough to put in their children's mouths.
I like the idea of Wooden toys for kids that use non-toxic materials for kids.
Wow, great job you guys – I love it!
Amy
Nice blog, the comments make for an interesting read too.
thanks, your article is very informative.