Preserving our environment for our children:
We are proud to be GREEN and our efforts have not gone un-noticed. We are a proud Winner of a 2011 Dr. Toy Best Green Product Award! Each year Dr. Toy recognizes the Best Green Toys of the year. Dr. Toy:
"provides attention to the kinds of innovative products and companies that are working towards making a difference in playthings and reducing the impact of production.
The award winning Green products are made by companies striving to inspire children to appreciate the environment and help them learn to take better care of our natural resources. These companies are making products to teach children more about our planet or producing playthings that are based on Green principles. These are excellent examples of playthings that are made safely, are healthy to use and have plenty of other special values." Dr. Toy (http://www.drtoy.com/news/press-release-green-products-2011.html)
What are our green principles?
We craft our toys from wood - a renewable biodegradable resource. Unlike many wood toys that use plywood, MDF, or other engineered woods (which contain added chemical adhesives and require more energy to produce), we only use 100% solid natural hardwoods. It is sourced from local sawmills and comes from sustainably harvested trees. Every possible inch of wood is utilized - cutoff pieces are put back into the process and used when smaller parts are needed.
We re-engineer conventional construction methods to eliminate/reduce the need for glue and fasteners, thereby eliminating both the energy and materials required to produce and transport these products, as well as their potential hazards to the environment.
We hand finish our products with a safe food-grade oil and wax finish.
Our toys are either packaged in 100% recycled material or in 100% cotton bags. Product tags are printed on recycled paper and hang tags are printed with soy and vegetable based inks.
Our toys are made exclusively in the USA from American materials and we only use American made packaging - which reduces fuel and emissions.
Our catalog is printed on 100% recycled material paper.
Eco-friendly by choice!