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eco-friendly floralsgreen givingHABA is certifi ed with the Programme for the Endorsement ofForest Certifi cation (PEFC) – the world’s largest forest certifi cationorganisation. This gives consumers the added reassurance thatHABA not only uses wood from sustainable forests to create itsproducts, but its suppliers are eco-friendly too.HABA’s range of wooden toys, from rattles and pull-a-longs tobuilding blocks are all made from natural woods and are colouredwith water-based, ecological solvent-free lacquers in multiple layerswhich makes them resistant to humidity and wear and tear.Also new to the 2010 catalogue is the HABA Pure Naturerange of soft baby toys which are made from quality cottons andthreads produced from controlled organic farming. All of theseproducts are made in accordance with Global Organic TextileStandards ensuring safety not only for children who play with them,but the environment too. The range includes clutching, cuddlingand pull-along toys plus soft-bodied dolls.For more information about HABA’s range of green toys emailsales@haba.co.uk.More Than Bagsoffers products madefrom Lokta bark, whichis a 100% sustainableresource, is naturally dyedand acid free. The paperis great to write on too!For the companyMandy Beal explains:“We have recently beenaccepted as a BAFTSImporter, which weare really proud of andshould reassure our customersof the credentials and journey of theproducts they are buying from us.” As wellas the new pink hearts notebook the full stationery rangeincludes journals, photo albums, crafting kits, giftwrap, bags andother notebooks.+44 (0)1248 717 147www.morethanbags.co.ukGibsons has added four new titles to its award winning range of MyWorld children’s jigsaws. Created in conjunction with child psychologist,Dr Amanda Gummer, the puzzles are designed to provide continuousdevelopmental challenges for children from 18 months old. The planetfriendly puzzles are made on recycled board, in Britain and have a smallcarbon footprint. The new puzzles aimed at pre-school children centre onthe child’s world and include My Body and My Town.Gibsons traditional wooden games are also made from reforestedhardwoods with minimal cost to the environment. The range includescribbage, solitaire and shut the box, as well as four ‘mini’ games.+44 (0)208 661 8866www.gibsonsgames.co.ukThe H2Onya is a reusable alternative to bottled water and the waste it creates.The H2Onya is tough and toxin free made of 100% stainless steel so it doesn’tleach chemicals into the water. The bottle is designed to be robust, recyclable,stylish, easy to clean and is available in a range of colours, with a choice of lidsand neoprene jackets. The H2Onya aims to help combat the huge amount ofplastic bottles that go to landfi ll every year.+44 (0)5602 696 001www.reusablebottle.co.ukgiftfocus 55