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[2020·¸£½¨ÈýУÁª¿¼]The things that kids choose to play with can affect our earth. The manufacturing of toys and games can produce harmful pollution and non­biodegradable waste, which is harmful for our planet. But some toymakers are creating items for kids that aim higher. They use natural or non­harmful materials, and find ways to reuse and recycle. Toys and kits (³ÉÌ×¹¤¾ß) can also teach kids about environmentally friendly solutions. Here are a few of our favorite low­impact, fun toys.

Test the water

Water is the earth's most precious natural resource. Many people take it for granted, but not everybody in the world has access to clean water. Learn about the science behind one solution with Thames & Kosmos' Global Water Quality Experiment Kit. The kit comes with tools and instructions for conducting eight important experiments including testing the quality of water and making dirty water cleaner. ($15)

Plant tomatoes

When communities in dry, desert regions experience drought, it impacts their agricultural practices. Learn about water preservation and grow delicious cherry tomatoes with Back to the Roots Self­Watering Tomato Planter. It features technology that African desert farmers have been using for thousands of years: a miniature clay pot releases water, but only when the surrounding soil has dried up. ($30)

Draw with veggies

Wee Can Too's Veggie Sidewalk Chalk is made from fruit and vegetable powders — it's practically safe to eat ! The chalk, created using environmentally friendly ingredients, has none of the chemicals found in your typical sidewalk chalk. When the rain comes and washes away your masterpiece, no harmful pollutants will be entering the environment. ($12)

Create with cardboard

When cardboard breaks down in a landfill, it creates methane, a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Recycled cardboard can be transformed into a work of art with the Cardboard Tool Kit from UncommonGoods. The kit comes with 28 reusable parts for fastening cardboard pieces together. Now let your imagination go wild! ($13)

1£®What is special about Back to the Roots' small clay pot?

A£®It is very pretty.

B£®It is a recent invention.

C£®It can improve tomatoes' taste.

D£®It uses technology against drought.

2£®Which product needs users to be imaginative?

A£®Cardboard Tool Kit.

B£®Veggie Sidewalk Chalk.

C£®Self­Watering Tomato Planter.

D£®Global Water Quality Experiment Kit.

3£®What do the four products have in common?

A£®They are hard to use.

B£®They are earth­friendly toys.

C£®They are good for kids' health.

D£®They are great choices for art lovers.