Want something eco-friendly and useful that’ll keep your kids occupied for hours? Thought so. Try the Kidzsack, a tote that will stoke creativity again and again. Kids can choose from one of four patterns (jungle, castle, sports, and sea life scenes) to color with washable, non-toxic markers, and — and this is the best part — when they’re done with the day’s design, simply wash the bag and the fun starts all over again.

 

The tote is made from 100 percent recycled fabric — even the straps are made from natural fibers — and it holds everything from beach gear to toys to books to sporting gear. Now, if only they’d come out with an adult version.

 

Story by Jessica Tzerman. This article originally appeared in Plenty in June 2008. This story was added to MNN.com in October 2009.