Review: eco-kids usa

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My son has been playing with eco dough these last couple of weeks from eco-kids usa. Remember the vlog I did at the Go Green Expo with the owner of eco-kids usa? If not, watch it here!

Eco dough is the most requested activity of the day! We’ve also been fingerpainting and enjoying his bright orange creations. Both the eco fingerpaint and eco dough keep him occupied for at least a half hour or more!

The eco dough texture is soft, smooth and pliable. The colors are bright and fun. Red, Yellow, Green, Orange and Purple. The paint yields about 30 ounces and upon mixing the ratio is one (mix) to one (water). We received one color to try.The powder mix (light pink) transforms into a brilliant orange. A little goes a long way. eco-kids will supply you with an extra container to whip up the mixture in. Easy clean up and fun times.

Awhile back, I’d bought some dough cutters that are in animal and bug shapes which also came with a rolling pin. My son enjoys cutting out the dough and rolling it too! We’ve used it enough that if it happens to dry out you just add a little veggie or olive oil and it’s back to life in no time.

eco-kids usa, eco dough and fingerpaint are an all natural alternative. Made with plant, fruit, and veggie extracts. No chemicals, artificial dyes or metals. All of their products are gluten, dairy, and soy free. Earth friendly and kid friendly- non toxic- eco fantastic kids product! Products are handmade in California. Make sure you check out eco-kids usa for other products and order up some eco fun today! Your child and the planet will thank you.

WIN an eco dough package and fingerpaint for Earth Day from eco-kids usa!

Check back here next week for your opportunity to win some eco prizes to celebrate our love for the planet on Earth Day!

Holiday Recycling

This is a great video to keep in mind during our holiday season! Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree too. Check out your local area for Tree recycling drop off centers. Where I am we just put the tree on the curb and it get’s recycled. Some areas may have a drop off center so you’ll want to find out. 

In all that packing, you’ll often find those nasty Plastic polystyrene “peanuts” used for packaging which ARE NOT recyclable. Please, take them to your local packaging store like Mail Depot, UPS, FedEx etc. where they can be re-used.  Thanks to my twitter friends for the above tip!!

Or, e-how  mentions that you can call the Plastic Loosefill Council at (800) 828-2214 for a list of drop-off centers in your area that will accept plastic peanuts. Be sure to check them out for more tips!

Did you know that you can melt down the plastic polystyrene peanuts with Acetone?? Yeah really, check this link out! Acetone is by no means earth friendly but it does make the peanuts disappear.  You can also find  biodegradeable peanuts too if you happen to have a business and need an alternative! It would be great it more companies used biodegradeable versions than those pesky plastic ones which WILL NOT BREAKDOWN- they are resistant to photosynthesis!

 Why not craft with them if you have children- once they’re wet they become pliable…

Here are a couple websites that offer crafts:

http://www.sparkplugging.com/kids-activities/packing-peanuts-craft/

http://www.mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/recycled-packing-peanuts-animals-craft/

Landfill space is limited- Save the Earth! Do your part this holiday season and reduce waste, re-use when you can, and recycle!!!