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Alternative Eco-Friendly Toys

An Eco-Build a Block Set Features Cardboard Blocks Instead of Wood

— May 2, 2013 — Eco
Building blocks are a developmental staple when it comes to kids toys and the Eco-Build a Block Set is an innovative alternative to wooden counterparts. The Eco-Build a Block Set is made from 100% recycled cardboard, which means that no additional trees are required to make the eco-friendly toys.

The Eco-Build a Block Set comes with a variety of different size blocks to help make the transition from wood to paper seem less foreign. A few notable advantages of the Eco-Build a Block Set is a lower impact on the environment, a lighter alternative that children won't hurt themselves with and when they no longer show an interest in playing with them they can be easily thrown in the recycling bin to start the process over again.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Toy Alternatives - The trend towards eco-friendly toy alternatives is disrupting the traditional toy industry by offering more sustainable options for parents to choose from.
2. Recycled Materials in Toy Production - The use of recycled materials in toy production is a growing trend that offers opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the toy industry.
3. Emphasis on Child Safety in Toy Design - The trend towards emphasizing child safety in toy design is disrupting the way traditional toys are made and marketed, leading to more conscious and responsible products.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing Industry - The toy manufacturing industry can innovate by adopting eco-friendly and child-safe practices in production, marketing and distribution.
2. Sustainability and Green Industry - The sustainability and green industry can explore opportunities in the children's toy market by offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional toy materials.
3. Education and Child Development Industry - The education and child development industry can benefit from promoting the development of eco-friendly and child-safe toys, encouraging children's environmental awareness and progress.
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