Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Eco
Bonding
Earth-conscious toys that teach mature concepts through play engrain preferable traits.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Eco Bonding trend?
Eco Bonding: The age to begin teaching the concepts associated with human life and the environment is steadily becoming a younger one as parents become more concerned with how to teach without coming on too strongly. As such, the utilization of multiplayer, interactive toys that softly introduce mature concepts are taking precedent as an effective means to both socialize a toddler and give them a broader worldview, as desired by the parents. The association of play with reality cohesively reinforces healthy coping abilities as opposed to avoiding important topics in the future.
Trend themes
Themes within the Eco Bonding trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Eco-Conscious Toys
Businesses can create toys made from recycled materials that teach children about sustainability and environmentalism.
02
Interactive Educational Toys
Developers can make toys that teach social and environmental concepts in a fun and interactive manner.
03
Plant-Based Art Supplies
Companies can create natural and safe art supplies for children using plant-based materials.
Industry implications
What the Eco Bonding trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Toy Manufacturing
Businesses can create eco-conscious and educational toys.
For
Educational Technology
Developers can create interactive educational toys.
For
Art Supplies
Companies can create plant-based and non-toxic art supplies for children.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Eco Bonding
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 61%, freshness 8%.
Popularity56%
Activity61%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Eco Bonding trend
8 featured examples from Apr 13, 2013 to May 25, 2015CategoryEco
Carton-Composed Playthings
The Teachbox Concept Gives a Second Life to Cardboard Donation Cases
The Teachbox concept represents a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the toy industry, by redefining traditional toys and promoting sustainable design.
CategoryEco
Interlocking Eco Toys
Tobo Toys' Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids Join with Other Track Playsets
Innovation opportunities lie in creating a new category of 'educational games' that tackle pressing societal issues like sustainability by using eco-conscious materials in toys an…
CategoryEco
Alternative Eco-Friendly Toys
An Eco-Build a Block Set Features Cardboard Blocks Instead of Wood
The toy manufacturing industry can innovate by adopting eco-friendly and child-safe practices in production, marketing and distribution.
CategorySocial Good
Greater Good Games
Aroundsquare is a Certified B Corporation for Children
The toy manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of eco-friendly and sustainable toys by incorporating wooden and environmentally-friendly materials into their products.
CategoryEco
Sprouting Picture Books
The Green Story Collection Features Literal Pop-Up Shrubs
The Green Story collection introduces a unique and interactive element to children's books, creating new opportunities for innovation and engaging young readers.
CategoryLife-Stages
Plant-Based Paint Sets
eco-kids' eco-paint is Made from Natural, Kid-Safe Powders
Opportunity to introduce more eco-friendly and natural children's products into the market.
CategoryLife-Stages
Compassion-Teaching Playthings
The Empathy Toy Instills an Important Emotion in Children
Room for creating toys that promote empathy and social skills in children.
CategoryLife-Stages
DIY Automobile Crafts
This DIY Race Car Bank Art Set is the Perfect Rainy Day Activity
Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create craft sets that combine creativity with play.
