Environmentally Friendly Products
Eco-toys and eco-gadgets for kids
To save our planet and ourselves, we need to change our purchasing behaviour. When we change, manufacturers will change their production methods. This will cause a snow-ball effect that will make more products eco-friendly. This page lists products and ideas to encourage this change. From cardboard furniture and solar panels to energy saving plugs and clothes dryers. If you would like to include a product on this page please send the link or an email to info@bootkidz.co.uk.
Use rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries have up to 32 times less impact on the environment than standard batteries. They produce 9 times less acid rain, 12 times less impact on water pollution, 23 less impact on non-renewable resources, 28 times less impact on CO2 emissions, and 30 times less impact on ozone pollution. See all rechargeable batteries.
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Environmentally Friendly Toys
Sold out (more Playhouses) |
Playmais Mega Box (Made from Maize) |
Solar Power Kit |
Books for eco-kids
Bamboo Diapers/Nappies
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Environmentally friendly and award winning
These are environmentally friendly bio-degradable nappies/diapers. For USA see here, all other links point to the UK. Comfortable, silky soft reusable nappy made from the finest East Asian Bamboo. Easy to use Aplix fastenings. Multi award winning shaped design.
Naturally antibacterial and totally bio-degradable
Tests have shown bamboo fibre to be up to 60% more absorbent than cotton and that it dries up to 20% faster - source Basikdue. Bamboo is a highly eco-friendly material which grows naturally without the need for chemical pesticides or fertilisers. It has a very short growth cycle, is easily cultivated and is totally bio-degradable. An outer cover (wrap) needs to be worn over the top.
Choose size >>> - 8 - 18lbs , 18 - 40lbs
Related
See this useful day pack containing a pack of 5 bamboo nappies that are soft and gentle for your baby whilst being very stylish and easy to use.
Tots Bots : Mesh Laundry Bag |
Tots Bots Fleece Nappy Liners (10 Pack) |
Tots Bots : Booster Bamboo |
Tots Bots Nappi Nippas Nappy Fastenings (Pack of 3) Colours may vary |
Bamboo toys for kids
Made from a sustainable source of bamboo.
Standby Saver Energy Saving Unit
Compare with this Standby Saver. As seen on Dragons Den.
The Standby Saver Energy Saving Unit is for use with TV's, Hi Fi's etc - also available for use with PC's and Accessories. Unit cuts 100% of the Standby Power used by TV's, HiFi's, VCR's, DVD Players. Works with your existing remote controls. British Gas endorsed - PAY BACK in months! Easy Installation and features six plug sockets. Increases fire safety and increases equipment life. This item can only be delivered within the UK.
Details >>>
Related
- 8 plug Intellipanel Desktop version
, automatically switches power to connected peripherals off, when the computer is on stand by or has been turned off completely - 3 plug Intellipanel Desktop version

Energy Saving Light Bulbs
LED Spotlight - 240V White |
Androv 32 Watt Bayonet Full Spectrum Bulb |
Philips Lighting - 11w Energy/60w Light, 8 Year Genie Energy Saving Bulb |
Clothes dryer portable electric clothes airer
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This fantastic item will revolutionize the way you dry your clothes!
Convenient to carry: small, light, and easy to disassemble. Perfect for camping and travelling.
Multi-heating protection, electricity leakage prevention and auto-shut off devices are built in.
Energy saving: save energy up to 42% compared with traditional similar appliances.
High efficiency: it only takes 1 to 3 hours to dry clothes and can reduce the need for ironing.
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Also see
- Dri Buddi - by JML Direct
- Tornado Dry - by Global Horizons
More Environmentally Friendly Toys
Paper Making Kit |
Bicycle Playing Cards Eco Edition, Poker Size |
Ecotronic Play No Battery Microphone |
Wooden Anamalz - Gorilla |
Plan Toys - Oval Xylophone |
Eco Rocket |
Eco-friendly Electronics
USBCELL AA Rechargeable Batteries |
Aquabourne Wind up & Solar Radio AM/FM/WB - splash proof. V2 now works as an MP3 or IPod speaker! |
Wind up Torch - Ladybird Design. No batteries required |
PK Green Pig Shaped Pump Up LED Torch - Dynamo / Hand Pressing / Childrens Light / Eco Friendly |
Intellipanel - TV/Audio version |
Uniross AA 2700mAh (4) Rechargeable Battery Ni-Mh |
Energy saving smart meter monitor - Eco Friendly |
Eco-nique - Climate Positive / Eco-Friendly - Premium Napa Leather Cover Case For Apple iPod Touch |
Bright Ideas Global Ecobutton |
Energy Saving Eco-Eye, Elite Wireless Power Electricity Smart Monitor Meter Eco Friendly |
Moonlight - low energy night light |
Efergy Energy Saving Meter - monitor the cost of running your lights and appliances |
Morphy Richards 73383 Ecolectric Upright Vacuum Cleaner Black and Silver |
Eco Friendly wind up radio, Flashlight and mobile phone charger (also see this Freeplay Windup Radio) |
Wind-up Eco Media Player 2Gb |
Eco Friendly Wind up and rechargeable LED Lantern |
External Links
- Save Energy Stickers - to put near light switches to remind people to turn off lights
- Eco friendly light bulbs and gadgets
- Hot Environmental Topics
- Being environmentally friendly - advice for kids from The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- What does Environmentally friendly mean? Wiki
- Ecology and Environmentalism links for kids
Related links on this site
Weather Monitoring, Recording, and Forecasting Toys & Equipment
- Page 335 - Weather charts for kids
- Page 336 - Clouds
- Page 337 - Rain
- Page 338 - Autumn
Forecast by city
- Page 339 - UK Weather
- Page 340 - London Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 341 - Edinburgh, Scotland, Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 342 - Birmingham Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 343 - Leeds Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 344 - Nottingham Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 345 - Brighton Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 346 - Glastonbury Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 347 - Manchester Weather Report/Forecast
- Page 348 - South West England, (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire)
Information and articles
- Page 349 - How the weather works
- Page 350 - Weather ideas for kids
- Page 351 - Weather for kids
- Page 352 - Environmentally friendly issues for kids <<<