 Start
Simple: Recycled Plastic Milk Jugs
We use recycled milk containers as the main
ingredient in creating our toys. Yes, the exact plastic milk jugs that
you and your family drink from every day. When you finish your milk
and toss the container in the recycling bin, these milk containers are
collected at your curb by a local recycling company, who then sorts
them from all the other types of plastic. Next, the milk containers
are reprocessed into super clean fresh plastic. For you plastic geeks,
the plastic material we use is called high-density polyethylene (or
HDPE). This material is considered one of the safest, cleanest
plastics around.
 Made
in USA: Less Transportation, Less Energy
All Green Toys products are 100% made in the USA. To be more specific,
they are produced in California, a state known for strict toy safety and
environmental laws. It's cool to buy USA, but also think about this:
transportation is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gasses.
We all know driving less is good for mother nature, but did you ever
think about how many miles a toy logs before it ends up in your local
store?
Our toys are truly local creations. Every step in the process, from
milk container recycling to toy production to final assembly, occurs in
California. Our raw materials and toys aren't shipped from overseas,
which saves a lot of energy and reduces greenhouse gasses. It also
guarantees your toys won't get seasick before they get to your home!
 Environmental
Packaging
Green Toys environmental mission even extends to our packaging. We
strive to minimize packaging, and all of our boxes use as little
material as possible. All Green Toys products are packaged in recycled
corrugated boxes with no plastics, cellophane or twist-ties, and are
100% recyclable. So, not only are they earth-friendly and ready for your
recycling bin, they are really easy to open for those little fingers
just itching to get at the toys!!
 Toy
Safety and Testing
Green Toys products are tested by nationally recognized, independent,
third-party labs (located, yes, in the USA.) They contain no traceable
amounts of Phthalates or BPA. They are also designed without any
external coatings, eliminating the fear of lead paint.
Our products pass a plethora of tests, including:
Consumer Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
Consumer Products Safety Standard Specification, ASTM F963
California Prop. 65 restrictions on lead & cadmium
FDA regulations for food contact
Voluntary testing for no BPA (Bisphenol-A)
International standards EN71 and ISO 8124 |
