Derek Markham

Derek Markham is husband, father, writer, and social media butterfly based in New Mexico, with a passion for all things sustainable. In his free time, he loves to ride his bike (an 80s Trek singlespeed), go bouldering and slacklining, and he can usually be found in the middle of about ten different books. You can also find him on other sites including Twitter, Twilight Earth, and Natural Papa.

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Call for Entries: Top 10 Eco Friendly Toys of 2009

The search is on for the Top 10 Eco Friendly Toys of 2009, and we need your help!

Goddard Systems, Inc. and EcoChildsPlay are proud to sponsor the Second Annual Eco-Friendly Toy Test, which will evaluate the best green toys for preschool and early elementary-aged children based on the creative, child-engaging qualities, the interactive qualities, the price, and the eco friendliness of the product.

As green parents, we want to know just how environmentally friendly our kids’ toys are, and we want to know which ones are safe toys, because we care about the health of both our children and the planet. We also want to know which natural toys are engaging to children, and which ones have the most potential for creative and social play.