Usually $129.95. Now $98.95.

Wind turbines, solar panels and a living roof are clean sources of energy used in the PlanCity Eco Home. A power storage system and a grey water tank add realism to the eco-play theme. The set includes 2 figures, an electric scooter and furniture for 2 rooms.

Using the PlanToys Eco Home children will learn to live in an energy-saving house equipped with solar cell panels that produce energy from sunlight and can be saved for use later via power storage. The Eco House also teaches about energy-saving transportation with the electric scooter that runs on electricity from the power storage system.

PlanToys is a US based company with a head office in Thailand. The company prides itself on sound environmental policies. Not only are the components of the Eco City enabling children to learn about good environmental practice, they have also been manufactured with the same ethos: all pieces are safe and have been manufactured with a great deal of consideration for the environment.

Age: 3 and up

Size: 55.0 x 43.9 x 61.5cm (out of the box)

From: www.plantoys.com

"We create toys that inspire children's imagination as well as promote their physical and intellectual development. We're also proving that it is possible to maintain superior quality standards while steadfastly following a path of environmental and social responsibility.

"PlanToys® uses environmentally-friendly materials.

Organic Rubberwood - All PlanToys® are made with clean, natural rubberwood from rubber trees which no longer produce latex. To keep the rubberwood pure, no fertilizer is added to the soil for three years before the trees are cut. To strengthen the wood, PlanToys® uses a special chemical-free kiln drying process.

Non-Toxic E-Zero Glue - PlanToys® are assembled using a proprietary, non-formaldehyde E-Zero.

Water Based Dye - PlanToys® does not use dyes containing lead or any other heavy metals. We use only safe, non-toxic water-based dyes on all of our toys.

Recycled and Recyclable Material - PlanToys® uses recycled and recyclable material to minimize our impact on the environment.

Soy & Water-based Ink - PlanToys® uses soy and water-based inks on our printed materials. These inks are more readily biodegradable and can be recycled more efficiently than standard chemical ink.

Solar energy – Plan Toys plants use state of the art solar energy and biomass (fuel from biodegradable organic material)."