The phrase “energy bars for kids” gets me a little worried… then I think of this and I laugh… then I cry a little. To be sure it’s an emotional roller coaster ride being me, but that’s a bit off topic considering this is supposed to be a review of Clif Kid ZBar energy bars for kids.
These organic bars, available in a few delectable flavors, actually have a pretty good nutritional profile loaded with whole grains - a whole lot better than a chocolate bar or even some of those high-fat high-sugar granola bars. This isn’t surprising since Clif got its start making nutritious energy bars for grownups that actually taste good. ZBars definitely continue the tradition - I know if I had kids I’d have a hard time not hoarding them for myself. At less than 50 cents each when bought in bulk and with 95% organic ingredients they’re definitely a green deal. Here’s how I rated them:
What eco-friendly products do you give your kids? Let us know in the comments!
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1 Jennifer Wilkie // Feb 4, 2008 at 11:18 am
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DONE WITH A Clif Kid ZBar
CLIF? BAR, the leading organic energy bar, and TerraCycle are proud to announce the nation’s first program designed to reduce the amount of energy bar and granola bar wrappers going into our landfills, while educating people about the benefits of reusing waste materials. Together the companies have created the Wrapper Brigade, which will donate 2 cents to charity for every used wrapper collected by individuals and organizations.
The collected wrappers will be fused and woven into a strong material, which will then be used to make backpacks, handbags, gym totes and other products. These items are expected to be available at major retailers late this year or early 2009.
CLIF BAR is sponsoring the program and TerraCycle is providing product collection and reuse expertise. Both partners recognize that millions of energy bar wrappers are discarded each year. Together they want to help make reuse rather than disposal the norm for used wrappers. To help encourage the most possible collection and reuse, the program is excepting energy bar and granola bars of ALL BRANDS!
Anyone can sign up for the Wrapper Brigade program by visiting www.terracycle.net/brigades. There is absolutely no cost to participate. Within one to two weeks after signing up, you receive four collection bags that hold 200 energy or granola bar wrappers each. You simply mail the collection bags back to TerraCycle and designate the charity you want to support with your wrapper donation. All shipping fees are covered by the program to encourage people to collect as many wrappers as possible.
“We’re very excited to take our sustainability efforts to a new level with the Wrapper Brigade program,” said Carly Lutz, CLIF BAR brand manager. “From using organic ingredients in our bars to selling them in recycled paperboard caddies on store shelves, we are mindful of the importance of trying to reduce our footprint on the planet. Just like our consumers, we’re passionate about the outdoors and want to protect and preserve the places we play.”
The program is part of TerraCycle’s Sponsored Waste movement in which socially and environmentally responsible companies and brands provide funding for TerraCycle to collect and reuse their packaging, including bottles, yogurt containers, drink pouches and now bar wrappers.
To sign up your school, charity or even your office visit: www.terracycle.net/brigades
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