Here’s a great way to teach your children about recycling while encouraging them to have fun at the same time. Made by Green Toys, Inc., this Recycling Truck has a movable recycling bed and a rear door that opens and closes. This eco-design has no metal axles. Designed for ages 3 and up, you can buy this holiday gift idea for $19.68 at Amazon.com.

://www.greentoys.com/recycling.htm

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Though I think the Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit is a wonderful idea, great for the environment and for learning, I doubt that it really costs $29.99 to get 3 pots, a trowel, some soil, and some seeds. (The plastics are made of 100% BPA free and recycled materials, which I suppose could cost a bit more.) I also doubt that parents of children under 5 should worry about giving this set to their little ones. I’m sure my son, aged 2.5, could handle himself quite fine with it.

However, the set is attractively neutral, which is nice if you are giving it as a gift and aren’t sure of the décor of the child’s home. I think planting the seeds and waiting to see what grows could be fun and educational for kids and am intrigued by the idea. Although it is currently out of stock, if you are interested check  babybazaar.com.