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Eco LEGO Alternatives

Earth Blocks Offer a Green Conscious Option with its Cedar Composition

— February 10, 2012 — Eco
I'm sure you have fond memories of playing with LEGO as a child, but these Earth Blocks provide just the same amount of fun without the environmental harms of items composed of plastic.

Coming from Colors Tokyo, the Earth Blocks work just like LEGO but offer an eco-friendly composition. The blocks are made from the bark of cedar trees, dust from cedar logs, coffee beans and recycled materials. Earth Blocks illustrate how easy it is to stay green conscious without having to compromise the amounts of fun you would normally be having. The blocks come in varying shades of brown and are available from the Guggenheim Store.

Get your child started early in their Earth-friendly efforts with Colors Tokyo's Earth Blocks.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Toys - Earth Blocks offer a sustainable alternative to plastic-based toys, presenting an opportunity for companies to create more environmentally-friendly playthings.
2. Eco-friendly Materials - The use of cedar bark, dust, coffee beans, and recycled materials in Earth Blocks showcases the potential for innovation in creating eco-friendly building materials for various applications.
3. Green Conscious Play - Earth Blocks demonstrate the growing trend of merging playfulness and environmental responsibility, opening doors for businesses to develop products that encourage sustainable play.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The Earth Blocks' success highlights the need for the toy manufacturing industry to shift towards sustainable materials and production methods.
2. Construction and Building Materials - The concept of using eco-friendly materials like cedar in Earth Blocks can inspire disruptive innovation within the construction and building materials industry, prompting the development of sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.
3. Retail and E-commerce - The availability of Earth Blocks through the Guggenheim Store demonstrates opportunities for retailers to cater to the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, expanding their offerings and reaching conscious shoppers.
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