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• Build Your Own Play Kitchen... for $8!

  We've told you about DIY play kitchens before, but if you aren't handy with a jigsaw and don't have the funds or the know-how to make a supply run to Home Depot, the $8 plans for the set pictured here, available at Etsy, are an awesome (and cheap!) alternative. Most of what you need -- primarily recycled corrugated cardboard and old wire hangers -- is probably already lying around the house, and if not, we'd bet there's a dry cleaner, grocer or liquor store that'd be glad to turn over its detritus for your building pleasure. Read More... Posted May 29 2008, 12:03 PM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: etsy, furniture, Toys, child, recycled, toddlers, diy, play sets, cardboard, do it yourself, kitchens, entertainment, stand, patterns, budget

• Lighten Up with Fleurville Re-Run MicroPod

  If you can’t get to spring-cleaning the house, do yourself a favor and clean out the good ol’ diaper bag. Or better yet, scale down. Fleurville Re-Run MicroPod has room for just the crucial stuff. Read More... Posted Apr 24 2008, 09:45 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: diaper bags, bags, fleurville, recycled, green, MicroPod

• Yogurt Containers Reborn as a Toothbrush

  There’s nothing my son enjoys more for breakfast than a yogurt smoothie. Even though I buy the economy size containers we still end up with a whole lot of packaging in the recyling bin. I’m glad to hear my favorite yogurt company has partnered with this eco-conscious firm to repurpose those old containers into childrens’ toothbrushes. Read More... Posted Mar 31 2008, 08:41 AM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, green baby, recycled, Preserve Jr. toothbrush, Recycline, toothbrushes

• WIpe Feet on Cupcake, Please

  Sure, Emily Kircher crochets sweet little rugs, but the best thing about them is that all the material is recycled. For example, a Cupcake rug might give new life to a pair of old brown corduroys and a couple of pink and red T-shirts. Cupcakes average about 24" (61 cm) x 19" (48.3 cm). $48 plus shipping. Check out the recycling artist's whole line here on etsy. Posted Mar 17 2008, 10:09 AM by Sarah Verdone with | with no comments Filed under: nursery, rugs, crocheted, decor, recycled, Emily Kircher, reycling artist

• Brooke Burke's Hera Diaper Bag

  Celebrity/model/television-host Brooke Burke is a mom, and like other celebrity/model/television-hosts she sells stuff for moms. Although I'm smart enough to know not to comment on her postpartum belly shaping "Tauts," she's also sells a "recycled" diaper bag. Read More... Posted Feb 19 2008, 12:30 PM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: diaper bags, baby, green baby, diaper bag, recycled, celebrities, mdd, celebrity, Hera diaper bag, baboosh baby, model, Brooke Burke

• Mindful Holiday: 2007 Snowflake Ornament from Eco Artware

  Just in case this stunning aqua glass snowflake ornament doesn't win you over, how about this: Each ornament (and this is part of a limited run, each year) is made from recycled window panes, with all proceeds being donated to the foundry's local community. Beautiful on your tree, and a meaningful way to spend your money. $10 apiece at Eco Artware.  Posted Dec 11 2007, 01:00 PM by Mir with | with no comments Filed under: recycled, gifts, charity, snowflakes, mindful holiday, christmas ornament

• Mindful Holiday: Tin Can Angel Ornaments from VivaTerra

  It's never to early to start Junior on his own ornament collection, and it's also never too early to meld old traditions (collecting ornaments) with new ideals (buying recycled from artisans in struggling countries). Check out this set of four tin can angels from Viva Terra -- $27 buys you not only these cool-looking holiday decorations, but is a small and easy way you can raise the living standards for low-income families in Guatemala.  Posted Dec 11 2007, 07:04 AM by Mir with | with no comments Filed under: recycled, gifts, holiday, Christmas ornaments, tin can angels, mindful holiday, vivaterra

• Green Baby: Recycled Sweaters In The Palm Of Their Hands

  These kids' mittens have funky, homespun appeal. Each one-of-a-kind pair is made from reclaimed sweaters and other knits. Great for green types, those with an out-of-the-box aesthetic and kids who like to keep their hands warm. Since they're each unique, the style and color you get is a surprise. $25, Grass Roots.  Posted Dec 04 2007, 09:00 AM by Leigh-Ann Jackson with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: green baby, recycled, mittens, Grass Roots

• Green Baby: Plan Toys Shopping Cart

  There's a lot to love about this simple little cart from Plan Toys: It's made of recycled rubberwood and canvas, it's colored with non-toxic vegetable dyes, the handle is adjustable to your child's height, and there's a stopper on the back to keep it from tipping over. Simply perfect for heading to the pretend Whole Foods to pick up some wooden organic produce, no? $52.99 at Amazon.  Posted Nov 21 2007, 04:01 PM by Mir with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: wooden toys, green baby, recycled, plan toys, shopping cart

• Recycled and American-Made: Blackbird Fashions Socktopi

  File it under so-ugly-it's-cute -- each colorful stripes socktopi is made in Washington state of recycled sweaters, and each is unique. Choose yours at Nico & Zoe ($26 apiece). Posted Nov 13 2007, 12:04 PM by Mir with | with no comments Filed under: stuffed animals, recycled, made in the USA, socktopi, octopus, nico and zoe

• Handmade: Patchwork Hot Rod

  Sweepea recycles clothes and repurposes vintage fabrics and a few modern retro prints to create old-school denim creations like this hot rod jean jacket, $58. All the patches are hand-sewn with unfinished edges and each item is a one-of-a-kind, dahling. Throw this on your little speed demon and teach him to obey the traffic laws.    Posted Nov 07 2007, 11:01 AM by Kelly Mills with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: etsy, handmade, kid clothes, recycled, hot rod, jean jacket, sweepea

• Back to School Drool: Basura Turns Juice Pouches Into Lunch Bags

  If you aren't intrigued by these, then you are dead inside: Basura's small insulated lunch bags are lead-free and fashioned from recycled juice pouches by a women's co-op in the Philippines. If it were any greener, it would just be a pile of grass clippings. Each one is unique and perfect for your little activist. At just $15.95 apiece ($14.95 if you buy two or more) from ReusableBags, it's an extremely affordable way to do good, too. Posted Aug 24 2007, 04:05 PM by Mir with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: lunch bags, green baby, Back to School Drool, recycled

• Droolworthy: Miru's Friends

  Featured in Canadian Living Magazine this month, Miru's Friends are made from carefully selected wool sweaters, that are laundered, stuffed with new poly-fill and detailed with vintage buttons.  In an effort to do a small part in helping our tiny planet, this Toronto based designer is excited to share creations from greeting cards ($5) to full sized animal figures ($125) at several boutiques or privately.  Details are available online.   My absolute favorite details include the dimples on each face, and what IS it about those ears that makes me want a collection of these?  So. Lovably. Ugly.   Posted Aug 11 2007, 07:07 PM by Karen Sugarpants with | with no comments Filed under: hand made, hand knitted, Droolworthy, recycled, Miru's Friends

• 100% Recycled Genetic Material, Now Labeled

  This one's a great gift for your favorite tree-hugger. No, the shirt itself isn't made from recycled material, but the kid inside is! Available in sizes 6 Months up to 4T.  $16.99 from Palmetto Trading. Posted Jul 27 2007, 01:03 PM by Mir with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: T shirts, recycled