Fwd: The Little Biter - Green Gifts Week

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Dec 03, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If 10,000 Biters help get just one little Biter on the eco-track, just think of all the positive impact they'll create throughout their lives.

 

 

 

 

 

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In 1951, AC Gilbert Co. released the U-238 Atomic Energy Lab toy set; it included three " very low-level " radioactive sources, four Uranium-bearing ore samples, and a radiation gauge.

 

 

 

 

 

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What do you get for the next generation of eco-heroes?

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Something that's eco, but doesn't scream " environmental science lesson. " Whether the kid on your list is a mini-you, a niece or nephew, or a neighbor's newest rugrat, our gift picks for bitty Biters make choosing a green gift pure child's play.

 

The Benefits

 

Safety for all ages. Although the Consumer Product Safety Commission has requested that U.S. manufacturers remove certain hormone-disrupting chems from toys, they're not yet restricted like they are in Europe.

An organic playdate. Non-organic pesticides harm soil; organic farming methods keep soil fertile for future generations of little Biters.

Happier elves. Worker safety is one of the major principles behind the production of fair-trade gifts.

 

Personally Speaking

Jenifer's nephew Silvan declared at age four that he " didn't wanna eat aminals. " Convinced that he'll become a veterinarian when he grows up, she's adopting a penguin in his name as a gift this year.

 

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Change the Present - adopt a penguin in your fave little Biter's name ($50).

Owl Kids' Backpack - fair-trade and hand-knit (and colored with veggie-based dyes) by women in a rural Kenyan collective ($58).

Solar Lego-Style Helicopter - toy chopper with a rotor that turns thanks to a solar panel mounted on its top ($29).

Bamboo Zoo - get a book and a coloring book (both made using 50% recycled paper), plus a computer program with interactive activities ($25).

Whiner & Diner - no kids on your list? Get a high-class bed-and-feeder for the four-legged tyke in your life ($150-$175).

West Paw Dog Toys - holiday-themed pet toys; fabric and filling are made from recycled plastic bottles ($13-$14).

 

 

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