Quality and sustainability toys are important to us at The Elephants Pyjamas, we are delighted to have found Tender Leaf toys and think you will love to read their story. Earth Friendly Mentari International who make toys for and Tender leaf are deeply committed to protecting Indonesia’s natural resources and only work with SVLK reclaimed rubber wood, a by-product of the latex industry. In addition, for every reclaimed tree it uses, Mentari plants a new one, driving ahead the cycle of regeneration. Mentari/Tender Leaf Toys have been awarded the ICTI Ethical Toy Program seal of approval for their ethical and sustainable supply chain.  Their commitment Mentari have teamed up with the Eden Projects who supports their aims and values. Eden Projects are now recognised as one of the most effective re-forestation projects on the planet. By focussing on areas of high unemployment they have created 3,500 jobs in some of the hardest hit places in the world: Madagascar, Nepal, Haiti, Indonesia and Mozambique. The scheme to, “hire a village and plant a forest” has already led to the planting of 250 million trees, and ensured an income for hard pressed people. Buy with confidence It’s good to know that when you buy a toy for your child, not only are you giving a lasting gift to inspire their imagination, you are actively helping to ensure their future, and ensure a fair wage for poverty stricken communities across the world. Join us and help achieve the goal of 100 million new trees every year. Check out the Eden Project. Tender Leaf toys would like to thank you all for your support they say “ Thanks to our lovely customers, we have now planted over 80,000 trees and the number is growing everyday, they would like you to help them reach a company target of 1 million trees.”

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