Green Toys Announces New Toys Made from Recycled Packaging

San Francisco-based Green Toys announced earlier this week they are releasing a new line of greener more eco-friendly toys made from post-consumer recycled plastic milk packaging.  The new toys add to the company's existing lineup of green toys made from biodegradable resins produced by Cereplast.

The toys are made in the US from plastic collected through curbside recycling.  The company will debut the toys at the American International Toy Fair next week in New York. 

"There is an overwhelming demand from consumers and retailers for toys that are both good for the environment and safe for kids.  Our new line of toys made from recycled plastic milk containers deliver on both counts," said Robert von Goeben, co-founder of Green Toys.   "By using post-consumer recycled plastic, we close the loop and demonstrate to kids the real world benefits of recycling."

Green Toys products made from recycled materials will be available in retail stores starting Spring 2008, and will include a tea set, indoor gardening kit, cookware and dining set and a sand play set.

The packaging for the new toys is minimal plain paperboard packaging made from recycled materials.