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Green Toys Tugboat

gtgrn — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:47:34 +0000

Get your kids into the kiddie pool with this Green Toys Tugboat($10.74). This tug boat is made in the USA of recycled milk jugs so it is Eco-friendly and safe for all ages. The tug boat can float or be filled with water and then poured out of the spout at the bow. When summer is over this tug boat can be used in the tub to make bath time more fun.

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Ocean Minded Algae Flip Flops

gtgrn — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:28:43 +0000

Tread lightly on the beach and on the environment with the Ocean Minded Algae Flip Flops($40). The uppers are made of Tae Jin Eco water friendly synthetic nubuck, and they have recycled PET lining and toe-post. The foam midsole is made of molded anatomical 25% post-industrial recycled OM Foam. The rubber outsole is made of high traction 35% post-industrial recycled rubber outsole and everything is held together by water based adhesives.

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Eco-Glory Recycled US Flag

gtgrn — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:52:10 +0000

We hope everyone had a great Fourth of July and now you can show your patriotism sustainably with this Eco-Glory Recycled US Flag ($102). This flag is made of 100% Post-consumer PET bottles and is 100% made in the land of the free and the home of the brave. This flag comes in three sizes and ships in a recycled cardboard box.

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Earth-Friendly Recycled Plastic Table

gtgrn — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:25:09 +0000

Keep your summer beverages within arm’s reach with this 18″ Earth-Friendly Recycled Plastic Table ($101.99). This table is made of recycled milk and detergent bottles which creates a stain resistant surface that is died with UV-inhibited pigment systems. This sturdy plastic table is held together with commercial grade stainless steel hardware so it won’t blow away when the wind picks up.

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Blackburn Voyager 3.3/Mars 1.0 Combo Light

gtgrn — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:30:46 +0000

Stay safe on your bicycle commute with the Blackburn Voyager and Mars lights. This head and tail light set used LEDs to throw light on your surroundings. These lights are powered by AAA batteries, but rechargeable batteries could be used to further lower the carbon footprint.

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Kiddopotamus & Co. Organic Cotton SwaddleMe

gtgrn — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:14:03 +0000

Wrap your baby in organic goodness with this Kiddopotamus & Co. Organic Cotton SwaddleMe ($12.99). This 100% certified organic cotton SwaddleMe keeps your baby safe and sound. This adjustable infant wrap stays snug and has harness access slits so it can be used in and out of car seats. The SwaddleMe is great for infants from birth to 3 months from 7 to 14 pounds.

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YikeBike

gtgrn — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:09:52 +0000

We usually try and stick to reasonably priced products for our posts but this is just too cool to pass up. The YikeBike ($2,000-$3,800) is the next generation of folding electric bikes. This beautifully designed electric bike travels 14 miles an hour for 10 miles after only 55 minutes of charging and costing only .01 cents per 1.6 miles. After you are done cruising to your destination the YikeBike can be folded up in 15 seconds to a small enough size to carry on a bus or fit under your desk. So start saving for a YikeBike so you can start saving on your commute.

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Fruit Blooms Organic Lemonade Mix

gtgrn — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:24:53 +0000

Keep the pitcher full on those hot summer days with a 12 pack of Fruit Blooms Organic Lemonade Mix ($18.75). This organic and natural mix is an excellent source of Vitamin C. The stand up ziplock package is easy to mix and will become a favorite for the whole family.

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Voltaic Spark Solar Tablet Case

gtgrn — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:28:56 +0000

Keep your tablet charged and protected with the Voltaic Spark Solar Tablet Case ($TBA) There are 8 Watts of Solar Panels on the front of the case that will charge an iPad in 10 hours. There is also a High Output Battery that can be charged by the solar panels and then charge your iPad or other devices on cloudy days. The Protective and Lightweight case weighs about 2 lbs and keeps your tablet safe along with the battery and solar panel. So enjoy the sunshine and some web surfing with this state of the art case.

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Flip-Flop Doormat

gtgrn — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:30:42 +0000

Add a beach theme to your doormat with this recycled Flip-Flop Mat ($32) This flashy floor mat is made entirely of pre-consumer rubber sandal scrap material. This durable mat is hand made and each mat is one-of-a-kind thanks to the various colors of scrap material.

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