'Going green' has been taken to new heights with the creation of eco-friendly, recyclable toys. These trendy toys are safer for the environment and kids, and as a result, are become increasingly popular.
The cardboard plane created by NYC’s Print Icon, the Autoparts Chess Set featured on greatgreengoods.com, and the Organic Mouse created by Happy Green Baby are just a few examples of these green new toys.
Improperly disposed electronic and plastic toys contribute to toxic waste and contaminate soil and water. In addition, the energy consumed to manufacture these toys outweighs the energy saved by recycling them. Recyclable, eco-friendly toys however, waste no energy to produce nor contaminate the environment to dispose.
Equally beneficial, children who substitute battery-powered, electronic, plastic or painted toys are less vulnerable to lead poisoning and other harmful contamination that many non-sustainable toys have caused.
Recyclable Toys
Green Toys to Support Environmentally-Friendly Childhood Fun
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Toys - The continued rise of eco-friendly toys presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies willing to invest in sustainable practices and materials.
2. Recyclable Materials - The trend towards recyclable materials in toy manufacturing provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
3. Non-toxic Play - The trend towards non-toxic play presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to prioritize child safety and health in their product development.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry has the opportunity to invest in sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly toys.
2. Recycling - The recycling industry can partner with toy manufacturers to create a closed-loop system that supports the recycling and repurposing of end-of-life toys.
3. Childcare - The childcare industry can support the trend towards non-toxic play by prioritizing the use of eco-friendly and non-toxic toys in their facilities.