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Toys go green is your source for a more sustainable, a more natural and greener play. Simply put: It's the future of play.

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Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg 2011 was all about sustainable and green toys. Toys go green showed products made of environment-friendly materials and packaging as well as toys that teach children about "green behaviour" through playing.

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Toy Trend 2012: Eco-Friendly - Join Reyne Rice on a journey into a greener toy future and discover environment-friendly toys from all over the world. This video shows you the green trends she spotted at Spielwarenmesse 2012.

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Children, teens and tweens will be sold on the Shains Bracelet Starter Kit by Tick Tock Trading Ltd. They can customize their own recyclable bracelets made of recycled material. #recyclable #recycled material

Your children are ahead of their time? Then this futuristic new world by Silverlit Toys Manufactory Ltd. is the ideal Christmas present! Connectable cars, a green garage, a police station and a fire station - what else can they dream of? #eco-friendly content

Are you already afraid of the teacher's office hours, 'cause your kid can't differentiate between a cone and cylinder? Those times are over! With the Marble Run Basic Set by VARIS Toys your child will create amazing mazes made of geometric FSC-certified wooden parts. And you can save your bribing cake for your own tea party!

Does your house feature a wind turbine and a solar panel on the roof, rubbish recycling bins, a rain water butt, and a bicycle instead of a car? If not you should ask your children for their eco-friendly tips and activities to help preserve our environment. While playing with The ECO-HOUSE by Wonderworld Products Co., Ltd they're way ahead of you and your unprogressive domicile!

Your child has tummy ache and you're feeling helpless? Then the spelt pillow dogs by Volker Senger Tierpuppen are your little helpers! Warm and soft they console your kids, warm their tummy, and can be cuddled up to. For happy children even in the middle of the night!

No need to throw away anything! RE-Wood are leftovers from certified forest management - So what to do with the waste? Compress it, paint it, and there you go: try this challenging cube puzzle! You've never seen such colourful and aesthetic waste like the Soma Cube by Wissner GmbH.

This plush teddy by SHOK ID comes in green: stuffed with 100% organic cotton and a GOTS certification by Ecocert the cute teddy is eco-friendly fun for your kid. #organic material

Your wife will wonder who you bought this present for - yourself or your children? The helicopter by Kingdom Toys & Gifts Co., Ltd. is made of natural wood and features a solar cell. #solar energy

A dog, a bear and a sheep living in perfect harmony? The NICI natural plush toy series by NICI GmbH makes it possible! And the best thing: they are all made of organic cotton and corn fiber. #organic cotton

Don't throw away your birthday presents' packaging, because with this connector system by makedo your child can reuse it to create funny animals! #eco-friendly content

No sunshine? This construction kit by JAMARA e.K., Inh. Erich Natterer will bring some sunlight to your life with six different models that can be operated by solar energy. #solar energy

Your kid's fantasy is unlimited. So it's no wonder that your child's crocodile has a rabbit's body and hippo's feet. As if that wasn't enough the Zoolino building blocks by HABA are made of PEFC-certified wood and come with a bell and prism integrated. You'll never know what your children can imagine!

Corn instead of plastics - that’s the idea behind PlayMais by Cornpack. The pebbles can be formed and will stick to each other just by using water. Made of corn and food colouring they are 100 % biodegradable and the perfect choice for kids trying to eat everything.

It might not be Easter, but this cute little bunny by KK Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH is ready to cuddle with your kid at any time! #organic material

We love toys, but we know how annoying it can be when you can’t find your phone because it’s hidden underneath a bulk of your children’s toys. That’s why Gommini has created a rocking horse that is pleasing to the eye and fun to play with at the same time. It’s obvious why we’re crazy about it, isn’t it?

Have a look at this quartet game from A.R.N./The Purple Cow. It promotes environmental awareness and comes in a small box made of recycled tin!

A walk through green forests is the perfect activity to keep yourself in shape. With this wooden Bambins des Bois by JANOD Jursatoys S.A.S. your children can take their favourite foresters home. #sustainable timber #PEFC-certified

We all know that recycling is important for our environment... the garbage trucks from Bruder Toys are the perfect toys to teach your kids about the recycling of all different kinds of waste.

Water is one of the most essential elements of life, but more than 97 % of the world water is salt water. The amount of fresh water that is clean and drinkable is constantly diminishing. Raise your children’s awareness for this fundamental resource and show them how water can be purified again with this filter workshop by Dusyma.

While you and your husband are playing chess, your children can create a Tower World with this board game by intellego Holzspiele - they just have to make sure that their knight reaches the opponent's starting line first. #sustainable timber

You care what's in your children's hands? STABILO, too - that's why they created STABILO Green: green pencils made from 100% FSC-certified wood. Plus they're ergonomically shaped to fit perfectly in small artistic hands. So you make sure your little one's colourful works are always green.

Foster your kid's creativity with this wooden construction kit by INTECON: build never-ending structures in the living room with Stekuworld Blue. #sustainable timber

Sometimes we become children again and want to play with the latest toys, too. This was the case when we discovered the Eco Tech Garage by Majorette. We became little eager drivers trying out every single feature from the electric station to the traffic lights. Needless to say, we were just testing for Toys go green ;-)

Disegno provides CO₂ neutral paper shopping bags. The motif “Childhood“ is similar to a picture book and children will be fascinated by the whole world of castles and knights, holidays and pirates designed for them.

You need something to keep your kids busy while you're working? Boris Schimanski faced the same situation and invented a castle made of cardboard and thus completely recyclable. Your little princess or knight will love to build and paint this castle by Calafant - and you'll have enough time to get your work done!

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Need someone to fix your dishwasher? Maybe your little kiddo will be the one to ask! This multi-functional tool trolley by Classic International is made of wood and can be used as a trolley and tool bench at the same time. Don’t worry, your little ones will know how to use a screwdriver and a hammer in no time!

Your kids like to play with modeling clay? What do you think about the all natural version from Becks Plastilin? It is made of 100% pure beeswax and comes in a recyclable box!

Has your child ever tried to be the next Van Gogh on your wallpaper? Well, maybe you should support their talents with Faber-Castell’s environment-friendly Colour Grip pencils: FSC-certified, CO2-neutral and a new colour concept for your home - all in one!

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It is time for some harmony with this rattle ring by Praunheimer Werkstätten GmbH made of PEFC-certified wood. Its harmonic colours and pleasant noise will make your baby calm down - and you can relax, too. #sustainable timber #PEFC-certified

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Everybody knows the famous four-in-a-row game, but here it comes in an environmentally friendly version by Merchant Ambassador (Holdings) Ltd. featuring penguins and a winterly atmosphere. #FSC-certified #eco-friendly content

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Your child loves animals? Then the wooden caterpillar by Lotes Toys GmbH is the perfect gift! Your kid will laugh about the funny movement and you'll be happy to know it's made of ash and birch wood. #natural material

If you're still looking for an impressive decoration for your living room you should pay attention now: the Villa Sunshine by Sol-Expert-Group features lights powered by solar energy and they will turn on automatically as soon as it gets dark outside. #eco-friendly content

Your kid is a little handyman? Then you should look out for this wooden work Bench by Simba Toys GmbH & Co. KG (Eichhorn the Collection) while shopping for presents. #eco-friendly material

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A case that becomes part of the play? A great idea by Selecta Spielzeug AG which offers a complete petrol station including petrol pumps and a lifting platform in a case that can be used to play, too. And the best thing? You'll never have to look for the case again. #sustainable packaging

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Constructing and playing with cars is one of your kids favorite occupations? Then they will develop their motoric skills with the bulldozer, dump truck or helicopter by Ryma Enterprises Pty Ltd. (Tin Lid Design). #recycable material

Don't worry about your kids' school grades anymore. With these 26 capital letters by Plan Creations Co., Ltd., they will learn the alphabet in no time. #recycled material

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You're not from Germany? That doesn't matter - with this BrainBox Germany by moses. Verlag GmbH you can train your memory and learn some interesting facts & figures about Germany at the same time. #recyclable

To do the dishes after dinner is a necessary but unpopular task. This little book of Captain Climate by Kinderleicht Wissen Verlag GmbH & Co. KG explains how to save water to your children and might have some tips in store for you, too. #eco-friendly content

Your children can use the sun light to power six different models with this kit by Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co.KG. - and you can avoid depressions with some sun light, too. #solar energy

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Whether feeding the pigs or cleaning out the stables for the cows – with this recyclable set from Collecta International Ltd even city kids will become real farming experts. And the best thing: you don’t even need a garden!

Solving riddles is one of your hobbies? Good for you, because your children will invite you to their "mad" tea party for sure! With this kitchen play time set by Dantoy you'll get your tea served in phthalates-free and unscented plastic cups and thus approved by the Nordic ecolabel.

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Having been to one of your favorite fast food chains lately? Here's your perfect excuse: use the burger's box to build a dynamo robot by HCM Kinzel for your children. Then spin the dynamo to power its motor and get rid of excessive calories at the same time! Who would have thought a burger can do more than add to your dress size?

You're busy preparing dinner? This Recycling Truck by Green Toys Inc encourages children to learn more about the basics of recycling. Maybe they will help you get rid of the trash afterwards? #recycled plastics

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Don't know what to do with your kid's old baby clothes? Then meet the Oobicoos by Totseat - the washable, squashable highchair. The baby-sized Orla and Ollie are made from recycled and recyclable materials. So your kid finally gets the longed for little brother or sister and you'll do good, because every sale is raising money for the Children's Immunology Fund.

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Are you a team player? Good for you - then team up with your kid and make sure you are thinking faster than your opponent! Tac Premium by Tac Verlag is a wooden board game, which is handmade in Germany. May the best man win!

Have you ever heard your kid say "I want to tidy up, Mommy!" ? Never? The time is ripe now: with My Magic Box by Imaginell your kids will want to play tidying up all the time. The magic box is made of recycled paper and provides enough space and special hiding places for their favourite toys!

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Do you remember the Jetsons? Then the H-racer 2.0 by Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies might evoke childhood memories of their futuristic aero-cars. Driving the H-racer 2.0 is a futuristic experience, too. Featuring light emitting features within the car as well as an infrared remote control, a solar cell and a hydrogen station, the car uses next generation technology inspiring even the Futurama generation.

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Finding the missing piece is often tricky and requires mental work. But some people are always looking for a new challenge. Do you have what it takes to combine all six marble cubes by Happy - Happy Cube in a multidimensional construction?

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