With
Funny Paper Furniture
kids can easily assemble items, without using glue or tools,
whilst learning about space and structures. Products include the Miley Chair, Desk,
and kids’ favourite, the Miley House. Playing with the furniture lets parents and kids
build family bonds. Little ones learn about creativity and cooperation. Made in Korea
in compliance with international safety standards, these products are eco-friendly
and recyclable. Funny Paper is made of 85 per cent recycled paper that’s lightweight
yet sturdy, and with no sharp edges. For enquiries, call 5469 1335, or you can find them
at HOMELESS stores or online at
www.fpf.com.hk
.
Build
and
bond
Koola Kids
supports a healthy child and a healthy
planet by using organic cotton and bamboo fabrics,
grown without the use of toxic pesticides and
fertilisers. Their garments
are made of ultra-soft,
breathable, organically grown
fabrics that feel great on the skin. With the brand’s
unique Koola Characters, they aim to instil positive
values in children and educate them about health,
fitness, yoga, nature and the environment. Children
and parents can read Koola Characters’ stories on
the Koola Kids website, and you can sign up for the
Koola Newsletter to receive updates on new
characters, products and special children’s
events in Hong Kong. Visit
www.koolakids.com
.
Kool
klothes
Celia Ho, a 14-year-old student from Hong Kong, launched a campaign to stop
ivory consumption after reading Bryan Christy’s “Blood Ivory” article in
National
Geographic
.
Her young voice represents a new hope for elephants amongst her
generation in Asia, whilst her incredible story illustrates how one person can make
a difference. Cecilia, nicknamed “The Elephant Girl” by Jane Goodall, now has 55
organisations, as well as thousands of school children around the world, supporting
her. Her interview was recently featured on National Geographic, and you can check
it out at
www.ecosysaction.org/celia's-corner/
.
The
Elephant Girl
The
Hong Kong Toy Library
was set up
by Kate Choyce, mother of two and
managing director of CHOYCE Secretarial
Recruitment Agency, after she found
herself trying yet again to find a home
for more toys her children had outgrown.
The not-for-profit community project aims
to reduce waste and offers a means to
donate toys in good condition that needy
families can rent on a monthly basis at
minimal cost. The plan is tomake the library
mobile to travel to government-run housing
estates and lend great toys to families who
otherwisemight not have access to them.
Donations in good condition should be
taken to the CHOYCE office. Visit themat
www.facebook.com/HongKongToyLibrary
to learnmore.
Rent-a-toy
Mums’ community group
YoYoMaMa
encourages you to reuse, recycle and
reduce. They host casual get-together swap parties, where mums can exchange
new or gently used kids’ clothes, accessories, books and toys in good condition.
YoYoMaMa mums have been happily swapping and helping save the planet, as
well as connecting like-minded eco-friendly mums, for the last two years. They
advocate no waste in the local community by attempting to curb shopaholic and
materialistic tendencies. To learn more, contact
yoyomamahk@gmail.com
.
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