SAN FRANCISCO, CA – (April 21, 2011) - For the fifth year, Stevanne Auerbach , PhD/Dr. Toy recognizes the Best Green Toys and Children’s Products and the Best Green Toy Company. She 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.
These green products constitute a small number among all the choices of play products available, but we need to start somewhere. As awareness grows more families are thinking and considering new directions that are safer, more balanced and healthier.
About the Best Green Company 2011 – Hape International, Inc.
 Dr. Toy is pleased to bestow the Fifth BEST GREEN Toy Company Award to Hape International, Inc. for its “e-moto” and “Mini e-vehicles” and other products and in recognition of their leadership to better the environment. For many years this company has been a leader carefully creating an innovative product line that effectively uses natural bamboo to make new quality products. They have shown leadership by founding a company based on creative use of kid-safe materials, producing toys in China , and by recognition of the future by effective green business practices. They lead the way in changing production and work place environment to make a difference and to help reduce the carbon footprint. This recognition considers how the company uses sustainable eco-friendly ways to provide important playthings for children and families as well as products that educate children with green awareness. More details on www.drtoy.com and www.Hapetoys.com.
About Best Green Products: Dr Toy recognizes these Best Green Products and the astute companies making these eco-friendly products. They are each making a difference in their own way and making important contributions. Each step helps. Each step moves us towards a healthier home and community.
Dr. Toy has identified products that help children learn more about their world. She found products made from organic materials, or produced in ways that are healthier. Consumers are encouraged to consider these products for home or school or as gifts. Dr Toy is pleased to recognize the companies and products that are helping to create a healthier place for everyone to live:
Previous Dr. Toy Best Green Company Awards were presented to Maple Landmark Woodcraft, Green Toys, Inc., Hugg-A-Planet and Blue Orange Games.
About Dr. Toy and Award Programs: Stevanne Auerbach , PhD. Dr. Toy, author of Dr. Toy's SmartPlay/Smart Toys,provides tools to enhance the child's “PQ” (Play Quotient) from baby to age 12 (is published in the USA and in many other countries), 15 books, and hundreds of articles on toys and play, is the only Ph.D. in Child Development evaluating the best developmentally appropriate toys and children’s products for Dr. Toy’s Guidewww.drtoy.com
Interviews regarding the book and/or the smart toys and products can be arranged with
Greg Walsh greg@walshpr.com T: 203- 216- 6101
Full information on products on www.drtoy.com.
Award Winning Companies and Products (alphabetical)
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Dr. Toy ’s Best Green Products For 2011
Selected by StevanneAuerbach, Ph.D. (Dr.Toy)
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# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
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CustSrv# |
website |
| 1 |
3rd Stone Design |
PlanetBox Lunchbox OT SR TR GN |
3-12 |
$59.95 |
415-454-3005 |
www.planetbox.com |
| 2 |
4M-Industrial Devel. |
Eco Science Toys CP SC SR GN |
8-12 |
$12.99 |
800-356-0474 |
www.4m-ind.com |
| 3 |
4M-Industrial Devel. |
Solar Robot CP OP TY GN |
8-12 |
$23.00 |
800-356-0474 |
www.4m-ind.com |
| 4 |
ALEX |
M&M Candy Wrapper Jewelry AC CP NO GN |
7-12 |
$21.99 |
800-666-2539 |
www.alextoys.com |
| 5 |
b. dazzle |
COWS Scramble Squares® ES SR TR TY GN |
4-12 |
$8.95 |
800-809-4242 |
www.b-dazzle.com |
| 6 |
Blue Orange Games |
Fastrack AE BG HO GN |
5-12 |
$20.00 |
415-252-0372 |
www.blueorangegames.com |
| 7 |
Blue Orange Games |
Gobblet ES GN |
7-12 |
$30.00 |
415-252-0372 |
www.blueorangegames.com |
| 8 |
Crafty Kids Playhouses |
Adventure Castle AC CP FP GN |
3-12 |
$44.95 |
404-343-1668 |
www.craftykidsusa.com |
| 9 |
Creative Beast |
Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay AC CP SR TY GN |
2-12 |
$21.99 |
206-601-1197 |
www.mama-ks.com |
| 10 |
Creativity for Kids |
Recycled Cardboard Zoo AC CP FP GN |
3-8 |
$29.99 |
800-311-8684 |
www.creativityforkids.com |
| 11 |
DoodleTown Toys |
Little Toys for Little Hands FP TR TS TY |
0-5 |
$7.00 |
763-263-5123 |
www.doodletowntoys.com |
| 12 |
DuneCraft |
Eco Plant Pals ES SC SR GN |
3-12 |
$2.99 |
800-306-4168 |
www.dunecraft.com |
| 13 |
DuneCraft |
Organic Veggies ES SC SR GN |
3-12 |
$4.99 |
800-306-4168 |
www.dunecraft.com |
| 14 |
Educational Insights |
Reading Roundup!™ BG ES GN |
5-8 |
$14.99 |
888-800-7893 |
www.educationalinsights.com |
| 15 |
Engino.net |
Solar Cars CO CP ES GN |
9-12 |
$79.99 |
847-541-3800 |
www.engino.net |
| 16 |
Engino.net |
Solar Power Machine CO CP ES GN |
9-12 |
$59.99 |
847-541-3800 |
www.engino.net |
| 17 |
Engino.net |
Solar Pro Duo CO CP ES GN |
9-12 |
$99.99 |
847-541-3800 |
www.engino.net |
| 18 |
Faber-Castell |
MAX EcoPencil AC CP GN |
3-12 |
$8.00 |
800-311-8684 |
www.fabercastell.com |
| 19 |
Green Toys |
Green Toys Sandwich Shop SR TY GN |
2-6 |
$15.00 |
415-839-9971 |
www.greentoys.com |
| 20 |
Hape Int’l |
e-moto SR TS TY GN |
3-8 |
$24.95 |
800-661-4142 |
www.hapetoys.com |
| 21 |
Hape Int’l |
Mini e-vehicles SR TS TY GN |
3-8 |
$4.95 |
800-661-4142 |
www.hapetoys.com |
| 22 |
Hosung NY |
Good Earth Girl Ballerina DO PL TY GN |
0mos-5 |
$25.00 |
718-389-8233 |
www.miyim.com |
| 23 |
Kiss Naturals |
DIY Lip Balm Kit AC CP SC GN |
6-12 |
$21.95 |
877-617-1563 |
www.kissnaturals.com |
| 24 |
Mudpuppy |
Playspaces CP TY |
4-8 |
$10.00 |
800-670-7441 |
www.mudpuppy.com |
| 25 |
OWI |
Salt Water Fuel Cell Car SC SR TY GN |
10-12 |
$15.95 |
800-638-1694 |
www.owirobot.com |
| 26 |
Peaceable Kingdom |
Hoot Owl Hoot! BG ES SR GN |
4-12 |
$14.99 |
877-444-5195 |
www.peaceablekingdom.com |
| 27 |
PlanToys |
Alphabet A-Z CP ES SR GN |
3-5 |
$38.00 |
866-517-7526 |
www.plantoysusa.com |
| 28 |
Poof®-Slinky® |
Stikits™ AC AE CO CP ES |
5-12 |
$7.99 |
800-329-8697 |
www.poof-slinky.com |
| 29 |
Rubbabu |
Rubbablox Building Blocks CO CP ES GN |
3mos-5 |
$39.95 |
855-782-2228 |
www.rubbabu.com |
| 30 |
Sprig Toys |
Sprig™ Conestacker ES PZ TY GN |
6-18mos |
$14.99 |
877-469-4266 |
www.sprigtoys.com |
| 31 |
Sprig Toys |
Sprig™ Soarin' SeaPlane™ FP OP TY GN |
3-6 |
$24.99 |
877-469-4266 |
www.sprigtoys.com |
| 32 |
Thames & Kosmos |
Global Water Quality CP ES SC GN |
8-12 |
$13.95 |
800-587-2872 |
www.thamesandkosmos.com |
| 33 |
Wee Can Too |
Edible Baby Finger Paint AC CP TY GN |
6mos-5 |
$35.00 |
541-514-9050 |
www.weecantooart.com |
| 34 |
Wishbone Design |
3in1 Original Wishbone Bike OP TS TY GN |
1-5 |
$229.00 |
888-748-7453 |
www.wishbonedesign.com |
| 35 |
Young Minds At Play |
First Jigsaw Puzzle - Square ES PZ GN |
1-3 |
$40.00 |
888-484-8094 |
www.youngmindsatplay.com |
KEY
| AC = arts & crafts |
| AE = active |
| BG = board game |
| BO = book |
| CG = card game |
| CO = construction |
| CP = creative product |
| CR = computer-related |
| CT = cultural |
| DO = doll |
| ES = educational skills |
| FP = fantasy play |
| GE = game |
| HO = hobby |
| IN = internet |
| NO = novelty |
| OP = outdoor play |
| PL = plush |
| PZ = puzzle |
| SC = science |
| TR = travel |
| TS = transportation |
| TY = toy |
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