Comments on: Toys R Us New Toys – Eco Friendly; Still Made in China http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Wed, 23 May 2012 08:22:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ted Donahue http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3009 Ted Donahue Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:52:24 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3009 The Strictly For Kids line, over at http://www.kidfurnitureworld.com is made in the USA and non-toxic. They are a model for what can be made right here in the states. The Strictly For Kids line, over at http://www.kidfurnitureworld.com is made in the USA and non-toxic. They are a model for what can be made right here in the states.

]]> By: samuel welsh http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3008 samuel welsh Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:51:54 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3008 ban all chnese products ban all chnese products

]]> By: Holly http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3007 Holly Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:24:07 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3007 I saw the wooden toys when they first came out at Toysrus and the first thing I did as a mother of a two year old, was turn the box over and see where it was made. It said made in china, so I sat it back down and walked away. I saw the wooden toys when they first came out at Toysrus and the first thing I did as a mother of a two year old, was turn the box over and see where it was made. It said made in china, so I sat it back down and walked away.

]]> By: natural toys http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3005 natural toys Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:00:14 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3005 It's good there is more attention on <a href="http://www.childtrek.com/" rel="nofollow">natural toys</a>. There are good brands out there who are committed to safety and quality. Check out http://www.childtrek.com to see a selection of non-toxic, educational toys. It’s good there is more attention on natural toys. There are good brands out there who are committed to safety and quality. Check out http://www.childtrek.com to see a selection of non-toxic, educational toys.

]]> By: The Ultimate Greenwashing: Barbie Goes Green : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3006 The Ultimate Greenwashing: Barbie Goes Green : Eco Child’s Play Thu, 01 May 2008 12:45:04 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3006 [...] Toys R Us New Toys - Eco Friendly; Still Made in China [...] [...] Toys R Us New Toys – Eco Friendly; Still Made in China [...]

]]> By: MC Milker http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3003 MC Milker Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:27:40 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3003 Great point, Marilyn, I'm making no assumptions - my concern is that Toys R Us is not addressing the obvious question. From a PR standpoint, it makes sense to address concerns that consumers might have...i.e. many parents are turned off by toys made in China..it will come up - they should consider addressing it before it becomes an issue. I just thought I'd bring it up and see what the response would be...thanks for starting the discussion! Great point, Marilyn,

I’m making no assumptions – my concern is that Toys R Us is not addressing the obvious question. From a PR standpoint, it makes sense to address concerns that consumers might have…i.e. many parents are turned off by toys made in China..it will come up – they should consider addressing it before it becomes an issue.

I just thought I’d bring it up and see what the response would be…thanks for starting the discussion!

]]> By: Marilyn Walker http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3002 Marilyn Walker Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:47:28 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3002 Why do you assume that Made in China = "not environmentally friendly"? I am no fan of TRU, but much better question would be where does the wood come from, and under what conditions are the toys made. Wood is natural, but non-sustainable harvests are extremely damaging. "Unnatural wood" made from recycled products might actually be much more environmentally friendly than natural wood! I spent most of my career studying the impacts of rapid environmental change on ecosystems, and I understand why people are confused. It's easy to mislead well-minded consumers who want to do right. My suggestion? Shop at locally owned stores, such as <a href="http://www.playfairtoys.com" rel="nofollow">www.playfairtoys.com</a>, and ask lots of questions. Why do you assume that Made in China = “not environmentally friendly”? I am no fan of TRU, but much better question would be where does the wood come from, and under what conditions are the toys made. Wood is natural, but non-sustainable harvests are extremely damaging. “Unnatural wood” made from recycled products might actually be much more environmentally friendly than natural wood! I spent most of my career studying the impacts of rapid environmental change on ecosystems, and I understand why people are confused. It’s easy to mislead well-minded consumers who want to do right. My suggestion? Shop at locally owned stores, such as http://www.playfairtoys.com, and ask lots of questions.

]]> By: frank martin http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3004 frank martin Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:03:47 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3004 There is a wonderful non-toxic building toy from France called Kapla. Check it out on their website www.kapla.com Kapla is arguably the most creative-inspiring toy made!! There is a wonderful non-toxic building toy from France called Kapla. Check it out on their website http://www.kapla.com Kapla is arguably the most creative-inspiring toy made!!

]]> By: anonymous http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3001 anonymous Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:22:45 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/02/toys-r-us-new-toys-eco-friendly-still-made-in-china/#comment-3001 I agree it's a weird ploy at being green, but the Made in China issue is silly. Most mass produced items have to be made in China in order for Americans to get low low prices. We have been so spoiled with China's ability to supply us with cheap labor. Although I do not agree with their politics, China is enjoying the benefits of their industrial revolution, and it is our responsibility to make sure we manufacture with them responsibly, not just blame an entire country when mistakes are made or something gets overlooked. my thought when i heard about this was... why aren't these toys made of sustainable bamboo?? I agree it’s a weird ploy at being green, but the Made in China issue is silly. Most mass produced items have to be made in China in order for Americans to get low low prices. We have been so spoiled with China’s ability to supply us with cheap labor.

Although I do not agree with their politics, China is enjoying the benefits of their industrial revolution, and it is our responsibility to make sure we manufacture with them responsibly, not just blame an entire country when mistakes are made or something gets overlooked.

my thought when i heard about this was… why aren’t these toys made of sustainable bamboo??

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