New Partnership: Calcean & Little Diggers

Calcean Partners with Little Diggers to Bring Sustainable Sand to Safe Play Spaces for Kids

November 20th, 2024 – Calcean Minerals and Materials LLC, a leader in sustainable and renewable biogenic oolitic aragonite products, is proud to announce its partnership with Little Diggers, an innovative indoor sand play space designed to provide a fun, safe, and creative environment for children. As the official sand supplier for Little Diggers, Calcean will provide its climate-positive, non-toxic, and silica-free sand, aligning with the play space’s commitment to safety and sustainability. 

Little Diggers offers a unique sensory experience for children as an indoor sandbox that encourages imaginative play and fine motor skill development. Understanding the importance of providing a safe environment, Little Diggers chose Calcean’s oolitic aragonite sand, which is not only non-toxic and free of harmful silica but is also biogenic, sustainably harvested, and climate positive. The sands naturally smooth and round grains prevent hard packing of the sand, providing a play space that remains soft to touch.

“We feel deeply that kids deserve a clean and safe play experience while they explore the immersive world that our sandboxes provide." said CEO & Founder Zach Bowers. “It was clear that Calcean is second to none in their commitment to non-toxic, silica-free and environmentally sustainable sand, making our partnership the perfect fit with our core values."

Calcean’s oolitic aragonite is a renewable natural resource sourced from The Bahamas, where it is sustainably harvested. It is also uniquely climate positive, meaning its production and use help reduce the overall carbon footprint.

“Partnering with Little Diggers is a perfect match for our mission to create products that are safe for people and the planet,” said Leanne Burton, Sales Manager for Calcean. “Our sand brings both peace of mind to parents and joy to children, all while supporting a healthier planet.” 

This partnership marks a significant step in promoting environmentally friendly materials in industries beyond manufacturing. By combining safety, play, and sustainability, Calcean and Little Diggers are setting a new standard for children’s play spaces. 

Calcean’s Notable Qualifications/Features/Certifications:

·       Best Overall Play Sand by Bob Vila, Enviromom, and MomJunction.

·       Top 3 Non-Toxic Play Sand by The Filtery, GenThirty, The Honest Consumer, Backyard Way, and Best Playground Sets. 

·       Awarded the Gold Medal for Sustainability by EcoVadis

·       Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verifying Calcean’s sand as Climate Positive

·       GreenCircle Biobased Certified

·       Kosher-Pareve & Halal

·       FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)

·       ISO 9001:2015 Certified for Quality Management Systems

·       Compliant with Children’s Product Safety Standards (ASTM F963-17/23)

For more information about Calcean and its sustainable solutions, visit www.calcean.com .

To learn more about Little Diggers and its indoor play experiences, visit www.littlediggersplayspace.com . 

Media Contact: 

Alyson Myers, Ph.D.

VP of Business Development & Research

amyers@calcean.com

Calcean Minerals and Materials LLC 

www.calcean.com

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This collaboration demonstrates the potential for businesses to come together to create safer and more sustainable experiences for families.