3) Green Toys
Part of raising a healthy baby is providing
a healthy environment, and part of that
may definitely be taking care of the natural
environment. Green Toys are an Eco Mama's
dream: not only are they safely made
for your baby, they are made with 100%
recycled materials.
The toys are made from recycled plastic
milk jugs, packaged in recycled materials,
and are printed with soy ink. Their system
also diverts material from landfills, which
saves energy and reduces their carbon
footprint. Additionally, they are 100% US
made, which reduces greenhouse gasses,
energy, and transportation.
2) Patagonia
For all you non-outdoorsy types, Patagonia
is one of the world's most successful
activewear retailers, selling everything from
snow gear to fleece to sleeping bags that
appeal to the all-things-adventure crowd.
And because those folks typically also
very eco-conscious, Patagonia's corporate
philosophy is all about going green. They've
built repair centers around the world to
increase the longevity of their products and
lower their carbon footprint. In 2016, they
pledged $10 million of their Black Friday
sales to grassroots environmental groups
dedicated to preserving and improving
the planet.
Patagonia's corporate philosophy is
"100% For the Planet," but they're not
perfect. They've been open and honest
about the areas of their business that
need improvement, like using fossil fuels
to produce shells for their coats, which
contributes to climate change.
Patagonia's commitment to changing
and improving those processes and
moving in the direction of becoming
more sustainable and eco-friendly sets
them apart from their not-so-green
competitors.
Via greentoys.com
