Choosing Christmas presents can be hard, even more so than when you work in the bio-based sector and know the harm that disposable shopping and harmful plastics are doing to our planet. So with Christmas, just 17 days away, the team here at Bio-Based World News have put our heads together and come up with some of our favourite bio-based and sustainable products. From baby toys to dog toys, and from underwear to pens, here’s a selection that will\u00a0delight family and friends and help out the planet a little too…<\/p>\n
Bioserie<\/p>\n
Ever dreamt of finding toys that are free of harmful chemicals, yet easy to clean, brightly coloured and fun to play with? Look no further. Bioserie\u2019s baby toys collection is just what you need to keep baby amused from the moment he\/she starts to grasp into toddlerhood. Teethers, rattles, sorters, stackers are made from the brand\u2019s proprietary blend of biomaterials, derived from corn-starch based PLA and non petrochemical additives. These toys, 100% biobased certified by the USDA, are also proud to pioneer the MADE SAFE\u00ae seal in their industry.<\/p>\n
Available here\u00a0www.bioserie.com<\/a>,\u00a0at select retailers and online (such as amazon.com). Made in the USA from an exclusive sugar cane and corn cob bio-plastic, this working Dump Truck has a chunky durable design, working dump bed, easy to grip cage, and the scent of toasted corn. Made in collaboration with farmers and factories, the John Deere’s signature green and yellow brings to life the true story of the corn being harvested by John Deere tractors, brought to the U.S. factory, and turned into THE must have play dump truck.This dump truck makes a great gift and you won’t find this sturdy construction or exclusive sugar cane and corn cob bio-plastic anywhere else!<\/p>\n Brought to you from Begin Again. Based in Colorado, Begin Again is a green toy company that designs eco-friendly children’s toy vehicles that teach, challenge, and let kids explore!<\/p>\n Available here John Deere\u00a0<\/a>or Amazon A premium, eco-friendly underwear brand with a passion for bettering the world\u2026 and a cheeky name! Launched in October by Dan Barry, who after spending 25 years at Anhueser-Busch \u201cdecided to do something completely different\u201d its organic cotton underwear is offered in both men and women’s styles in four colours – blue, green, red and white. Each colour supports a branch of Marc Skid’s platform – green underwear funds feeding the world, blue supports saving the world, red supports charities that cure the world and white gives customers the option to choose any affiliated charity. Each pair of underwear is made with organic pima cotton, which is GMO-free and hand picked in Peru. Marc Skid donates $4 from each purchase to one of nine Charity Navigator Four Star charity partners of the customer’s choice.<\/p>\n Available here: Marc Skid Every day over 20,000 tonnes of waste plastic enters our oceans, that is enough to displace the water of Loch Ness 3 times over. Beco Pets is tackling the problem dog toy by dog toy, their Beco Family are made from 100% recycled plastic, each giving a second life to roughly 9 bottles that would otherwise pollute our oceans. Armed with double stitching, a squeaker and made from a tough material, these toys as a durable and fun as they are good for the environment.<\/p>\n
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\nMarc Skid Underwear<\/p>\n
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\nBeco Pets Dog Toys<\/p>\n