Toys and games in this category are made from FSC certified wood (wood which comes from sustainably managed forests) or wood that is in abundent supply, for example bamboo or post-latex producing rubber wood.
Toys in this category are made from natural products including the sap of rubber trees which is biodegradable and non-toxic and Mater-BiTM - a corn starch material that is also biodegradable and compostible.
Toys in this category are made with organic cotton. This means that the cotton used is cultivated without the use of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilisers while utilising the practice of biodiversity to keep the soil fertile. If no pesticides or synthetic fertilisers are used, no harm is done to the environment and surface waters. This is particularly advantageous for the poorer countries where cotton is cultivated.
Toys and games in this category have been manufactured by companies that have 14001ISO endorsement, are Fair Trade certified or employ practices that proactively contribute to a more sustainable future for the local community or the environment.
Toys in this category include craft kits and materials. These are selected on the basis of their environmental impact and contribution as outlined in the preceeding categories.
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