With studies revealing lead in toys, finding the right gift for that special child on your holiday list can be a challenge.
Natural Home magazine and The Center for a New American Dream, educators on responsible consumerism, suggest these helpful gift-giving tips for children.
Before buying a toy, take into account its shelf life. Ask yourself, "Is it recyclable?" Toys and games such as Lincoln Logs and chess sets can last throughout childhood.
The material composition is also an important factor as wooden toys are often safer than plastic. Poppywood Toys and Natural Play offer naturally finished and reclaimed-wood toys.
Keep the interests of the child in mind when shopping. This will not only cut back on valuable time, but also eliminate future household clutter. Unwanted or unneeded gifts will eventually end up in the landfill.
If eco-friendly and cost-efficient gifts are at the top of your requirements, consider buying toys that are secondhand.
Green Tips For Your Home As Well
In addition to lessening the landfill impact by avoiding holiday toys with short lifespans, you can outfit your household with flooring options that are engineered with the same thought-process.
Mohawk Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring is created from ancient buildings, turning would-be waste of yester-year into the beautiful surfaces of homes today.
The history of these planks provide original striations and patterns in the wood that produce a one-of-a-kind beauty your floor deserves.