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With Earth Day in mind, we’ve rounded up some awesome toys made from recycled plastic, cardboard, and even newspaper! You’ll feel good that your kids are having fun while helping the environment.
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2. 3. 1. These clever little Onyx and Green colored pencils are made from stacks of old newspapers, giving these art pencils a cool printed effect on the outside. Each set of 24 comes with 12 different vibrant colors. amazon.com, $14.
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2. How appropriate to make a toy Recycling Truck out of 100% recycled plastic! Made from plastic milk jugs, this dumping truck by Green Toys has 3 chutes for depositing products for recycling, helping little ones learn the recycling and environmental concepts. Even more fun, the packaging is printed with images of paper, cans, and bottles that you can cut out. amazon.com, $27.99.
3. This cleverly designed Recycled
Cardboard Zoo comes with everything you need for play and pretend, with over 100 pieces for budding zoologists to color, stick, and build–everything from the animals to the entrance arch to colorful markers. The box opens into a color-in playmat, so even the package becomes part of the play experience. joann.com, $29.99.
4. Green Toys’ eco-friendly jump rope is lightweight and made from 100% cotton and the handles are made entirely of recycled plastic. Choose from green or pink colored handles. amazon.com, $8.99. BAYSTATEPARENT 13
