Blisstree » plan toys http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:47:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Less Expensive Green Toys http://www.blisstree.com/articles/less-expensive-green-toys/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/less-expensive-green-toys/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:50:55 +0000 Jennifer Chait http://www.blisstree.com/?p=113523 Post from: Blisstree

Less Expensive Green Toys

]]> Green toys tend to cost more than traditional conventional toys, which isn’t a huge deal, because what you pay (if you’re getting real green goods) translates into safer, less toxic products for your child. However, for parents looking to go green, especially around the holidays, it can cost more than it should.

Rainbow Soundblocks

On the flip side, Toys “R” Us actually has some decent green toys now that cost less than green toys from specialty green toy shops. However, when looking for green toys, at Toys “R” Us or any other toy shop read the fine print. Make sure the toy is actually green. There’s a lot of greenwashing going on and toys are one of the major categories where retailers stretch the truth.

Following are some less expensive non-toxic and green toy finds available at Toys “R” Us that are actually green…

Post from: Blisstree

Less Expensive Green Toys

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/less-expensive-green-toys/feed/ 0 Plan Toys City for Summer Fun http://www.blisstree.com/articles/plan-toys-city-for-summer-fun/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/plan-toys-city-for-summer-fun/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 03:07:31 +0000 Jennifer Chait http://www.blisstree.com/?p=90521 Post from: Blisstree

Plan Toys City for Summer Fun

]]> This summer make it a goal to skip the plastic, overly packaged toys and grab something for the kiddos that’s a lot more eco-friendly. If you haven’t heard of green king of toys, Plan Toys, it’s time to check them out.

6229_eco_home04

Eco Home

Plan Toys makes all their toys with natural fertilizer-free rubberwood recycled from rubber trees that are no longer able to produce latex. Plan Toys are assembled with a proprietary non-formaldehyde glue and contain no formaldehyde emission (E-Zero). Their toys are painted with non-toxic, water based dyes free from lead and mercury. Even their shipping is eco-friendly; all Plan Toys are packaged in recycled and recyclable materials and packaging is printed with soy and water based inks. PLUS Plan Toys uses sustainable energy methods (solar cell and biomass) for their plant machinery that kiln-dries their wood and paint.

6231_eco_charging_station03

Eco Charging Station

Oh and did I mention their toys rock?! In my opinion, your best bet for summer-long fun is to hit the Plan Toys City Collection. You’ll find dollhouses, cars, small people, a hyper cool eco-charger station, pets, gardening supplies, and more.All their toys have eco-aspects that teach littles about going green, like wind turbines and solar panels on the dollhouses, recycling bins, and more.

6219_3_city6219rescue03

Rescue Set

6232_eco_street_accessories02

Eco Street Accessories

62280-eco-town-2_medium

You can find Plan Toys all over the place, but Kangaroo Boo always has a great selection, including the entire Eco Town by Plan Toys shown above and Oompa carries a huge selection of Plan Toys, including extras like all the furniture you need for a Plan Toys dollhouse.

Post from: Blisstree

Plan Toys City for Summer Fun

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/plan-toys-city-for-summer-fun/feed/ 2