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If 10,000 SF Biters cuddle up with large-size Wooly Bearz instead of bears made from virgin (ahem) materials, we'll keep the weight of 7,313 security blankets out of landfills.
The first Teddy Bear was inspired by a political cartoon that appeared in the Washington Post after President Teddy Roosevelt refused to kill a treed bear during a hunting trip.
Going Teddy
The Bite
Remember your first long-term relationship? No, not the hottie from 4th-period algebra - your teddy bear. (Aww.) Play matchmaker for the little one in your life with Gabby Goo's snuggly toys. Its Wooly Bearz are handmade in Berkeley from repurposed wool sweaters, so they inherit the character of their predecessors (usually a more colorful pattern than your average brown bear) and help reduce waste in the meantime. And since they're stuffed with unbleached wool and have embroidered eyes and noses instead of plastic, they're also safe for kids. We even got one for ourselves - and we're hoping the relationship won't end when summer rolls around.
Wanna Try
Gabby Goo Wooly Bearz (510-435-8458), available at Waddle and Swaddle, 1677 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (510-540-7210). Wooly Bearz, $18-$36.
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Jan 17,2008
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