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SelectaSelecta toys carry such distinct charm and character. Your children will feel as if they have stumbled across Grandma's toy chest in her attic. Timeless, classic, and sophisticated, these toys are designed and manufactured in Germany using mainly native woods (primarily maple) In doing so, they also support sustainable forestry. They use only environmentally-friendly and completely harmless paints and lacquers. They are one of the first manufacturers to use beeswax, helping to develop the senses of the children by giving the toy a soft feel and a natural aroma. Selecta also uses a special heat transfer printing process to print colorful illustrations onto wood (books, puzzles, games) thus enabling the toy to be scratch and saliva resistant and washable. Plan ToysTheir motto is âGreenToy GreenCompanyâ Based in Thailand, Plan Toys is the worldâs first and largest manufacturer of recycled wooden toys. PlanToys uses organic rubberwood, E-Zero (a non-formaldehyde glue), water-based dye (no heavy metal elements) and soy ink and water based ink on their printed materials (for faster decomposition.) Rubberwood trees that are too old to produce latex are used and three years prior, no fertilizer is added so that the wood stays chemical free. Moreover, to stabilize the wood Plan Toys uses a time consuming chemical free kiln drying process. Prior to Plan Toys, these trees were cut, burned and discarded. Additionally, child specialists regard Plan Toys as effective educational tools and Plan Toys has won numerous awards from Europe, U.S.A, Japan and Thailand.
They are an environmentally and socially responsible private enterprise and reach beyond the factory floor to build environmental and social awareness.
SeviSevi (pronounced âsay-veeâ in Italian) is the oldest wooden European toy company (1831). They are renowned throughout the world for their baby products: music boxes, toothbrush holders, small bedroom decorations, and wooden alphabet letters. In recent years, Sevi has rediscovered classic toys: puzzles, buildable trains and pull-alongs. Their wooden toys are constructed from hard woods like alder and maple imported from Europe and the Americas. The finish on the toys is non-toxic. They are produced in the Far East, employing local artisans under fair and safe working conditions. There is a manufacturer lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. FYI, if you rub any painted wood item as if it were a crayon on white printer paper and the pigment shows, then the finish is non-toxic and most likely vegetable-based.
Sevi products meet or exceed those standards as set forth by the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM).
ChelonaChelona, the Greek word for "turtle", was founded in 1988 by Yoav Karasanti on the principle of manufacturing high quality wooden toys. Their illustrators have a distinct style, which is reflected in Chelonaâs toys, puzzles, and books. Chelonaâs designers understand that children are influenced by what they see and play with every day. Their goal is for children to develop fine-motor skills and conceptual thinking (as well as joy and delight) by discovering and learning as they play with Chelona products. Products are made from Russian-grown linden trees and are always replanted. All images are printed directly on the wood. Although their products are made in China, Chelonaâs owner has actually moved to China to oversee production and ensure that safety standards are met. In addition, Chelonaâs factory is ICTI-certified and all their products conform to the European standard EN71, which regulates toy safety. Uncle GooseUncle Goose wooden blocks possess both a classic appeal and high educational content. Additionally, they are manufactured with sustainable forestry practices. |
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