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Eco-friendly Easter Basket Ideas

from CleanScapes "rethinking" Stuff Store in Gilman Village

March 21, 2013
Paper Thinks recycled leather bag in violet. This beautiful leather bag is made from over 50% recycled materials.

Paper Thinks recycled leather memo pad in assorted fun spring colors. These little memo pads are ruled and have a small spot to put gift cards.

S'well 9oz/260ml - Seashell Pink stainless steel water bottle. It is very swell because it will never sweat. The top can fit an ice cube. Keeps hot drinks hot for 12 hours, and cold drinks cold for 24 hours.

Bloomin book marks are handmade book marks that have a plantable flower made of annual and perennial wildflower seeds.

Bloomin journals also have a plantable cover embedded with seeds.

Green toys planting kit is made from recycled plastic planting pot, comes with an organic sunflower seed packet, and a compacted soil disk.

Glob all natural Easter egg coloring kit. Each kit comes with cups & brushes. 3 colors: yellow annatto, purple radish, and blue cabbage. All you will need are the eggs, white vinegar, and spoons!

RuMe rCase is an iPhone case made from 100% recycled materials. The recycled aluminum faceplates are hand printed in the USA.

Envirosax kid’s reusable bags in assorted prints: the photo displays the cupcake print as well as Abbey from Sesame Street. These bags can hold a lot and fold up very easily.

Wee Gallery temporary tattoos are a must for your Easter basket! Each pack comes with 4 sets of 3 tattoos in lots of fun prints. Shown are the forest, fantasy, dino, and jungle. They are made in the USA.

Also from Wee Gallery is the fun and creative 32 ways to dress a bunny coloring book. Use scribbles or paint, collage, or markers to find the many ways to dress a bunny. Could go great with Glob paints too! Made from 100% recycled paper, printed with soy inks, and is the perfect size for little kids. Made in the USA.

Kikkerland bike bells are hand painted with non-toxic paints that are baked to become all-weather resistant. These bike bells have the traditional “Dring! Dring!” sound and come in an assortment of fun prints: shown is the donut and turtle.

Vapur makes the “anti-bottle” which stands, folds, and freezes. They are BPA free and dishwasher safe. Shown is the kid’s fun-size 14oz “Lolli” which comes with 3 sticker sheets inside allowing your child to be creative and design their own anti-bottle. Perfect for hiking, biking, travel, or anything light weight.

Sassy Wrapz are the ultimate gift. They are fun and sassy: stylish and hip with a bit of attitude. All are made in Seattle and 100% waste free! Wrap it as a wrist or ankle bracelet, wear it as a necklace, or perfect for a emergency hair tie. On the other side of the very unique and sassy pendant you will find they are made from recycled Scrabble pieces – how many sassy points do you have?