Surf and turf.
For the kids in our lives, summer means sand and sun and all things fun, whether they’re building sandcastles on the beach or at the playground. Give your little architects the best tools: a BPA-and phthalate-free bucket and scoops made of renewable bamboo fiber. Plus, can we all admire how subtle and cute they are? The bucket takes the form of a bird, the shovel is a manta ray, the large scoop is a whale, and the sieve is a turtle. Bring them home from the beach to use as bathtime toys, too.
Photography by Ty Mecham
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Ekobo
Avignon, France
From the kitchen to the bathroom to the living room, Ekobo is using renewable bamboo (and other eco-friendly materials) to create objects for daily living that are as functional as they are green. Inspired by classic minimalist design, their colorful creations are an alternative to plastics and disposables at the forefront of innovation—and our kitchen shelves.
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Reviews for
Recycled Bamboo Sand Bucket & Toys
Reviews for
Recycled Bamboo Sand Bucket & Toys
All reviews come from Verified Purchases
These are gorgeous and sturdy
Many of my children’s eco-friendly outdoor toys become grated and stubbly on their edges within days. These toys seem somehow resistant to this, no matter how much they’re thrown on cement and rocky surfaces. Highly recommend! Bonus points for being so beautiful.
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