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Wake up your creativity with the Artterro “Art of the Earth” Eco Art Kits. Artterro is a family-owned company founded by two resourceful moms who design award-winning, eco-friendly, affordable art kits. The convenience of starting with a collection of beautiful materials makes each open-ended project fun and foolproof. Instructions offer tips and inspiration, not cookie-cutter assembly! Kits appeal to children and adults alike. High quality materials are thoughtfully combined into convenient, affordable, fun projects for busy families and are designed as activities friends and families can enjoy together.

Artterro is committed to sustainability. All marketing materials and packaging inserts are printed on 100% post-consumer waste paper with vegetable based-inks using renewable power. Their smart eco-packaging is made with recycled materials and the box can be turned into a frame. All kits are made in the US at the non-profit Goodwill Industries in Milwaukee, WI by participants with disabilities in need of job training.

Kits provide an authentic art experience and contain a variety of gorgeous artist-quality, natural, durable materials including: colourful 100% wool felt, beautiful decorative recycled handmade papers, glass and wooden beads, copper and coloured jewellery wire, unique decoupage tissue papers, hand-dyed cotton batik fabrics, and high-quality acrylic paints. No two kits are identical; each features a unique assortment of colours and patterns.

Created by toymakers David Bowen and Chris Clemmer–two of the co-founders of Sprig Toys–BeginAgain is focused on thoughtful product design and imaginative storytelling for today's kids. It is their goal to inspire children with stories of invention, adventure, and good old-fashioned fun. BeginAgain toys teach through play and nurture the development of the whole child.

BeginAgain's mission is to tell stories through toys, to teach through play, and to invent in partner with the planet. At the BeginAgain workshop they believe their toys should provide play value without compromising planet value.

The Workshop Rules:

• Kids are the true noisemakers! No batteries, no electronics, ever!
• Share your ideas, then build. Collaborate, share, and build in partnership.
• Don't leave a mess. Take OIL out of play, use plant based materials whenever possible and always reduce, recycled, and seek improvement. Great products have great purpose.
• Begin Again gives 1% to the community.

Begin Again is working to take OIL out of play and feature plant based materials such as:

• Natural rubber
• Natural cotton fabrics
• Sustainably harvested woods
• Wheat startch plastic
• Bamboo

The packaging is made in the USA from recycled fibers and is printed with soy inks. The packaging does not have glue, staples or plastics. 

The BioDours collection is a range of soft toys certified 100% organic. BioDours are happy to enter in our babies and children’s lives, while protecting the Earth.

Babies cuddle, touch, suck and chew on their toys. That's why BioDours offers 100% certified organic and 100% hypoallergenic toys. Babies will be delighted to cuddle and play with the bear and his friends. BioDours makes a perfect first cuddly, happy and healthy friend that is also kind to our planet.

BioDours toys are certified by GOTS, the international standard that defines the criteria for making organic textile products and guarantees:

Ecology: Fibers - plush and stuffing - come from organic farming. Only 100% plant-based dyes are used.

Quality: Traceability guaranteed at every step of the manufacturing process.

Fair trade: Workers conditions are protected.

Sustaining our environment has become everyone’s responsibility for the sake of future generations. At Boikido they recognize this responsibility which has led them to develop a new line of premium wooden toys with a special focus on sustaining the environment while maintaining a high level of social awareness combined with Boikido’s unique outlook on play value and design. Now you can be content that you are giving your child not only quality toys that develop their skills and imagination but are also environmental friendly.

All wood used in the “Boikido Eco Friendly” line are made from certified FSC wood. This means that the wood has been monitored to come from responsibly managed plantations that meet the FSC standards of biodiversity, ecological and productive processes as well as social standards under which local communities can benefit from plantation activities without disturbing the eco system.

Water-based technology is in many aspects more environmentally friendly than solvent-based paints. Release of volatile organic compounds (VOC) is minimized, the paints are easily solidified and can typically be disposed as non-hazardous waste following appropriate disposal guidelines. As in all Boikido products, all paints used are non- toxic and 100% safe for your child to play with.

The packaging in which you receive your new ”Boikido Eco Friendly” toy is made of recycled cardboard and is printed with soy bean inks certified by ASA ( American Soybean Association). Soybean oil and Soy Bean protein used in this ink are a bio reducible nontoxic predominantly vegetable oil paint comprising a paint base and a colorant blend.

The “Boikido Eco Friendly Line” is manufactured in a state of the art environmental friendly factory in which special attention is given to environmental awareness such as energy saving technology, air filtration and water recycling facilities. As with all Boikido products, the “Boikido Eco Friendly” Line is manufactured only in factories carrying a social awareness certificate such as I.C.T.I. The ICTI CARE Process is the international toy industry's ethical manufacturing program, aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide.

The Cate & Levi Collection is handmade in Josh’s (Owner & Dad) studio in Toronto, Canada. All aspects of the production is overseen by Josh and his talented production team. Cate & Levi products are all one of a kind because each one are made from reclaimed wool whose colours and textures are individually selected. The choice of reclaimed wool reduces demand for new materials that require both water and oil for production. Not only is this process environmentally responsible, but it ensures that no two Cate & Levi products are exactly the same. Each product varies by some degree to create a toy that is as unique as the child who adopts it.

Once the old discarded wool sweaters have been selected, they are sent to an eco-cleaner in Toronto who washes them in very hot water for cleanliness and so that the material thickens a little. Then the reclaimed sweaters are sent to the studio where they are cut and filled with wool batting from sheep farm in Nova Scotia than sewn into a one of a kind sustainable, eco-friendly toy. In addition, the X's on the eyes are sewn by a Salvation Army Workshop that employs/trains/pays people with special needs.

A full line of simple, wholesome, and clean art supplies. Their high quality art supplies are all natural, certified non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. 

Clementine is art you can feel good about. With all the ingredients they need, and none they don't; listed right on the box.

Clementine packaging is made of 80% post consumer recycled and reusable materials.

Made in the United States.

Dandelion's 
mission 
is 
to 
provide 
products 
that
 are 
safer 
for 
families 
and
 easier 
on
 the
 environment. 

They're
 
about 
using
 more 
eco‐conscience 
materials, 
less
 packaging 
and 
greener 
office 
practices... about 
taking
 small
 steps
 to 
do 
more. 

They’re
 an 
American‐owned 
family 
business 
located 
in 
Florida 
who 
have
 teamed 
with 
factories 
in 
Asia 
for 
20 
years. 
Through 
factory 
visits 
and 
batch 
testing,
 they 
ensure 
that their
 high 
quality 
products 
meet 
US 
and 
EU 
standards 
for 
safety. Dandelion 
is 
proud 
to 
bring 
a 
natural and
 organic 
collection 
within 
reach 
of 
today’s 
family 
budget.

Dandelion 
toys 
and 
plush 
are 
made 
with 
organic 
cotton.

 Organic 
cotton 
is 
grown 
without 
toxic 
pesticides 
or 
chemicals. 

By 
choosing 
Dandelion 
you 
reduce 
your 
family’s 
exposure 
to 
chemicals, 
and
 support 
sustainable 
farming 
and 
the 
protection 
of 
our 
environment.

 Their 
terrycloth,
 canvas 
and 
waffle‐weave 
materials 
are 
made 
from 
100%
 organic 
cotton. 
The 
velour 
is 
80% 
organic 
cotton. 

The 
velour 
and 
waffle‐weave 
fabrics 
are 
so 
soft 
that 
 they 
require 
a 
small 
amount 
of 
polyester 
film 
backing, 
to 
provide 
structure 
and 
durability 
for 
machine washings.

Dandelion 
toys 
and 
plush 
are 
stuffed 
with 
natural 
corn 
fiber 
filling. 

Corn 
Fiber 
filling 
is 
Machine Washable; 
it 
retains 
its 
loft 
and 
does 
not 
clump 
in 
the 
washing
 machine 
like 
cotton 
filling 
can. 

It is recommended to 
wash 
Dandelion 
toys and 
plush 
in 
a 
delicates 
bag 
or 
pillowcase, 
and 
air‐drying.

 Note: 

The 
Dandelion 
Sorter 
developmental 
toy 
has 
a 
thin 
polyester 
foam 
lining, 
to 
provide 
structure and 
retain 
its 
cube 
shape. 

The 
toy 
shapes 
included 
with 
the 
Sorter 
are 
filled 
with 
natural 
corn 
fiber.


Dandelion 
uses 
low‐impact 
dyes, 
also 
called 
Fiber 
Reactive 
dyes. 

Fiber 
reactive 
dyes 
are 
textile 
dyes 
that 
 form 
a 
bond 
with 
the 
fibers 
of 
the 
textile, 
resulting 
in 
a 
long 
lasting 
dye. 
Since 
the 
dyes 
are 
colourfast,
 they 
will 
not 
bleed 
into 
wash 
water, 
leading 
to 
a 
reduction 
in 
dye‐laden 
water 
run off, 
which 
can 
be
 harmful 
for 
the 
environment.
 Fiber 
Reactive 
dyes 
require 
less 
water, 
less 
electricity 
and 
fewer 
chemicals. 

They 
have 
a 
lower‐impact
 on 
the 
environment.

Dandelion's state-of-the-art packaging 
uses 
minimal 
packaging,
 to 
reduce 
waste. 

Our 
custom 
designed 
sleeves 
or 
cards 
are 
made 
of
 100% 
recycled 
paperboard 
and 
printed 
with 
vegetable 
inks. 

Less 
packaging 
= 
smaller 
boxes 
= 
reduced
 fuel 
requirements 
for 
shipping.



Maxim Enterprise Inc has been manufacturing "Green" products for quite some time. The use of reforested land and government approved suppliers is not a new concept to them. For over 45 years they have been leading the way in quality wood manufacturing and they're not about to stop now. The EverEarth line of toys by Maxim Enterprise Inc has taken this process one step further, and was created by keeping not only the safety of our children in mind but also the safety of our earth.

The EverEarth line is kid safe, eco-friendly, and manufactured with wood taken from renewable forests, as well as recycled rubberwood. They have also taken care to only use water colour based paints. The EverEarth packaging is printed on recycled corrugate using soy ink. Every "little" step Maxim Enterprise takes is a "big" step in the right direction. 

At Maxim Enterprise Inc. they believe that those who have the ability, should have the moral fortitude to act accordingly and do what's right. To them, that means taking the necessary steps to lessen their impact on our environment. They do this not only for their benefit, but for the benefit of future generations to come. Green Today... Here Tomorrow.

Tiffany Pratt is the mastermind behind Glitter Pie and is so excited to present a dream come true! Glitter Pie Art Studio in a Box offers a different kind of art making experience. There are no rules in creating. Glitter Pie wants you to think outside of the box. The possibilities are endless!

GLITTER PIE LIKES TO BE GREEN. The paper and printing aspect of their box is entirely ‘green’. They only use FSC approved paper and collected cool usable paper scraps from really neat places in their city for you to make with too!

All of the inks used for this box are bio-derived from soy, walnut, linseed or coconut oils and other materials that further reduce environmental impacts!

This box was cut and printed in a solar energy powered facility also utilizing wind power technology!

The green start™ series of books and games by innovativeKids is designed to help give kids an awareness of the natural world and an understanding of how we are interconnected with everything around us. By giving kids a green start, it will be that much easier for them to incorporate environmentally friendly practices into their everyday lives as they grow.

This earth-friendly series is made from 98% post-consumer recycled materials and is printed with eco-friendly ink. Each hardcover book's simple, non-fiction content inspires children to love and respect the natural world, and the parent spread at the back of each book shows how easy it is to practice (and teach!) earth friendly habits right at home.

innovativeKids creates award-winning books designed for everyday play and extraordinary learning, from birth to age 12 and beyond. More than just books, innovativeKids titles are also games, puzzles, and toys—because having fun is the best way to learn, and more fun means more learning. Their products inspire the potential in children around the world by encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Green Toys Inc. makes an awesome line of classic children’s toys constructed from recycled milk containers and other environmentally friendly materials.

Green Toys use recycled milk containers as the main ingredient in creating their toys. The milk containers are reprocessed into super clean fresh plastic called high-density polyethylene (or HDPE). This material is considered one of the safest, cleanest plastics around. No BPA, PVC, phthalates, or external coatings.

All Green Toys products are 100% made in the USA. Every step in the process, from milk container recycling to toy production to final assembly. This helps reduce fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving the overall health and happiness of the planet.

Packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.

ImagiPLAY works to benefit the earth we share and the people that inhabit it by producing quality products that connect with nature, have eco-friendly sources, and hold educational value. For over a decade, ImagiPLAY has created high-quality educational toys that inspire children's imaginations and the desire to explore. With the abundance of toys available for children today, ImagiPLAY sets itself apart from the rest through its motto: "Toys with Integrity." 

All of ImagiPLAY's toys are made from eco-friendly materials, with plantation-grown rubberwood being a favorite. Rubber trees produce a sap that is used to make latex products. At the end of their latex-producing years (generally 25-30 years) the trees are harvested and new ones planted. But these wonderful trees have one more gift to give us -their beautiful, splinter-free hardwood, from which ImagiPLAY makes many of its award winning, heirloom quality toys. Products for which Rubberwood is not suitable are made from wood from managed forests. ImagiPLAY's factories are placed close to the neighborhoods where its craftsmen live so that the majority of them can walk or ride their bikes to work each day, enabling its craftsmen to maintain quality relationships with their own children while they make toys for others.

Kaloo came to life because of a father's dream to invent different soft toys for his little boy. As a modern father, his vision was softness and comfort using innovative materials in a rainbow full of colours. His aim was to create the doudou his little boy had dreamt of. A little bear, an emotional symbol for all toddlers, was then chosen as the brand's emblematic animal. Because dreams can come true, Kaloo came to life one beautiful morning in late 1998.

Kaloo is committed to preserving the environment, whilst maintaining the high quality standards associated with their brand. Their products are free from toxic substances detrimental to both man and the environment. They are reducing their environmental footprint by creating eco-responsible products, such as the ‘Naturel by Kaloo’, made from 100% organic cotton fiber and displayed in 100% recycled paper boxes. Their products are all designed with optimum usage in mind, to avoid any unnecessary waste of material. Even their packaging is reusable.

Kaloo takes great care from their French designers to their production facilities located in France, India and China. Their China production is based in their own facilities of whose production is solely focused on Kaloo. As Kaloo is geared for independent specialty distribution their production runs are manageable and their long lead-times allow them to get it right.

Each product is put through rigorous quality control tests to ensure sewing resistance, torque, tension, drop, impact, fire resistance and toxicity. All Kaloo products bear the CE stamp, synonymous with compliance to European safety standards.

Their products meet or exceed both The American ASTM and European EN-71 safety standards. Kaloo is a world Brand and must conform to the highest criteria set by countries to ensure the integrity of the Kaloo Brand. This includes pull testing all their toys’ attachments and seams, toxicity and color-fastness for all dyes, even the ink on the labels.

The unique faces on all their Kaloo animals and dolls are computer embroidered for additional piece of mind. The vast majority of all Kaloo products are machine washable and machine dryable, because beauty without practicality is simply not parent friendly.

Once arranged in their round gift boxes, a Kaloo soft toy just has to wait for a baby’s arms...

Lanco toys are hand made from natural rubber and hand-painted with non-toxic paints. These toys are water-resistant and are completely PVC, BPA and Phthalate free. Babies can chew and mouth them with total safety.

Toys' bright colours appeal to infants and their soft, flexible, lightweight texture makes it easy for tiny hands to grasp and handle. When squeezed, they make a gentle squeak that is sure to delight.

The toys are great dry or wet! Their versatility makes them great play companions anywhere from tub to car seat.

Lanco toys are constructed from the sap or milk of the common rubber tree known as Hevea brasiliensis. Natural rubber can be harvested sustainably without the use of herbicides and is readily biodegradable.

Lanco Toys is a third generation family business manufacturing natural rubber toys and gifts in Spain since 1952.

Maple Landmark toys are made in Vermont from local Maple, Pine or Cherry harvested from Sustainable Managed Forests. The Natural Line is unfinished, or non nut-based oil finished and the details on the toys are laser engraved.

At Maple Landmark, they take doing business locally seriously. From the services they hire, to their banking relationship, to their material sourcing, the nearer, the better. Where they can, components come from local companies. They succeed to the point that only about 1% of their budget goes to purchase foreign-sourced items.

Although the toys are not packaged behind layers of indestructible plastic, they are still packed in a plastic bag to reduce waste. It is however reduced packaging to reduce waste. Additional efforts to reduce waste from their own manufacturing processes include offering sawdust to local farms for cattle bedding and putting out wood scraps for locals who use it for kindling.

Made in the USA

miYim™ certified organic cotton toys are made with safety and sustainability in mind. Coloured by nature and 100% certified Non-Toxic, miYim toys help to make your home a safe and chemical free environment for you and your child.

It’s All in the Ingredients! The PureWaterWash™ process is the secret to creating miYim's charming colours. Untreated cotton thread is woven into gently flowing fabric and brightened with nature’s own plants and minerals. The fabric is then hand dyed repeatedly in soy-water to set the colour. As a result, each miYim™ toy has its own unique appearance and colour variance.

Why organic? Organic product is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic crops are grown without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Going organic helps to keep chemicals out of the air, water, soil, and most importantly - our bodies.

From start to finish - miYim is committed to safeguarding the environment by acting in a socially responsible manner. Each miYim collectible is housed in a handmade box crafted from recycled materials. Packaging with a purpose! The miYim gift box is meant to be reused. Make the most of your miYim purchase and use it to store anything from photos to recipes.

My Stow-n-Tow totes, created with affection by a couple of Canadian Moms, are all about keeping it green and keeping it tidy. Their quality totes are made to last and they are conscious of making green choices in all facets of production. 

My Stow-n-Tow totes are specifically designed to be easily carried, open and closed, and packed and unpacked by our small friends. Young tots will be able to participate in easy and fun clean up by simply filling the tote and pulling it shut. Then stowing it away or towing it along and bringing the fun with them.

The majority of their totes are made with 100% cotton – including their custom designed My ‘EkoBear’ Stow-n-Tow tote. 

A group of smart young students believed that with fresh ideas and tremendous work ethic, they could achieve anything. It was this combination of their core values and great products that formed their passionate mission: To give the consumer a better choice. A selection of products that look better than what you find on any shelf. A collection of lines that are environmentally-friendly so you can make this world a better place through purchasing for your needs. A standard of quality that is top-notch and ideally suited for your high expectations. And an educational element to your everyday pencil or journal so we can make a difference together.

To make an O’BON pencil, an old newspaper is flattened and cut to the right width. Then a thorough coating of water-based glue is applied as the graphite is wrapped 48 times. After it is air dried and then heat dried, the newspaper hardens without any air pockets which makes the pencil graphite nearly impossible to break. The absence of flaky, broken graphite means that O'BON pencils generally last 3 times longer than ordinary wood pencils. Saving money, time, and most importantly; the earth's natural resources.

O'BON Pencils are safe

Don't try poking out your eye on purpose to prove us wrong; O'BON products conform to the European Standards of Safety (EN-71) and has the highest standards in manufacturing and environmental considerations.

Piggy Paint is a natural, eco-friendly nail polish designed for fancy girls. Its non-toxic, odourless, hypoallergenic, water-based formula makes it safe to use on all piggies.

Piggy Paint dries to a hard, durable finish that can easily be removed with the eco-friendly, low odour Piggy Paint nail polish remover. Both are made in the USA! Say good-bye to those harsh, smelly chemicals and hello to Piggy Paint™... It's as Natural as Mud!

PlanToys® is proving that it is possible to maintain superior quality and safety standards in addition to following a path of environmental and social responsibility. They are committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethics while creating innovative educational toys for every developmental stage of childhood. PlanToys® are made from non-toxic, natural materials such as organic rubberwood. Their toys enable children to play, learn and become closer to nature.

PlanToys® is the first company to manufacture toys using wood from rubber trees that no longer provide latex. The trees grow to heights of 50 feet or more. The sap from the rubberwood tree is the world's primary source of natural rubber. After about 25 years, the latex yield decreases and the trees are usually cut down and burned. Instead of wasting this valuable resource, building their toys from rubberwood helps preserve the delicate balance of our eco system. There is no deforestation involved in the harvesting of rubberwood, as felled trees are replanted with new ones. Rubberwood is an eco-friendly, sustainable, high quality wood.

Their plants use state of the art solar energy and biomass (fuel from biodegradable organic material). PlanToys® are assembled using a certified E-Zero glue in place of traditional toxic wood glue. Only safe, non-toxic water-based dyes are used on all of their toys. The paper used in their packaging is recyclable which further reduces waste. PlanToys® uses soy and water-based inks on their printed materials. These inks are more readily biodegradable and can be recycled more efficiently than standard chemical ink.

Eco-friendly crafting from Germany! For over ten years, PlayMais has been a favourite crafting material in Europe and is now available here in Canada. PlayMais is a toy and crafting material made from natural resources and is 100% biodegradable. There are a variety of sizes in the generic craft sets and several themed sets to choose from.

Natural Resource

PlayMais is made from corn and water and dyed with natural and food colours. It does not contain toxic ingredients and is therefore safe to play with. Nevertheless, we recommend having fun playing, but not eating it.

Environment

Corn is a re-growing resource and products made from corn are biodegradable; the perfect cycle of nature. Besides, did you know that corn produces 3 times more oxygen than a forest of the same size as the corn field?

A Safe Future for our Children

By establishing natural cycles, we preserve natural resources while saving our environment for future generations. Playing with PlayMais, our kids already become part of this new spirit.

RiNGLEY is the original Canadian natural teether that combines 100% certified organic terrycloth and untreated Canadian Maple into one great teething tool. Made free from dye and without any harmful chemicals.

RiNGLEY provides babies and toddlers with two safe and efficient textures that enable children to satisfy their teething needs. RiNGLEY was designed with a child's development in mind. Since infants learn through tactile stimulus, touching and putting things in their mouths, the need for a product made without harmful chemicals and dyes is important.

Inspired by their collective desire to keep kids active and the planet healthy, Team Sprig is dedicated to infusing creativity, smart design, quality manufacturing, earth-friendly materials, product satisfaction and responsible business practices into superior a line of fun, kid-powered toys.

Sprig Toys™ are made with Sprigwood™ which is a durable, child-safe, bio-composite material made from bits of reclaimed wood and recycled plastic. It is a highly versatile green building material.

PAINT FREE, no decorative paint is needed on the assembly line because Sprig Toys™ dyes Sprigwood™ during the production process. Only safe pigments are used, keeping Sprig Toys™ free of soluble heavy metals, phthalates or endocrine disruptors.

The reduced packaging is printed with water based inks and incorporates recycled chipboard.

Stortz brings knee hockey to Canada! Wrist Shooters are manufactured in an eco-friendly manner by using only organic dyes and post-industrial plastics.

Wrist Shooters are now Made in Canada! Production takes place in Waterloo, Ontario. 

WheatwareBiodegradables uses safe natural ingredients. Their products are made from surplus wheat crop-based, sustainable, renewable resources. They are better for the environment because they are bio-compostable. When you're done, you can simply throw their products in your garden or the compost bin and they’ll naturally biodegrade in 45 to 90 days in microbially-active soil or a commercial compost facility.

Their products are strong, rigid, heat resistant (212°F) and durable. During the manufacturing process, Wheatware™ becomes similar to plastic. Therefore if you are allergic to wheat and you can use plastic products without an allergic reaction, you should also safely be able to use Wheatware™. Wheatware™ is not edible and could damage your teeth due to its rigidity.

Made in USA which helps US Farmers and expands green manufacturing jobs. 

WheatwareBiodegradables…simply better!