# Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware Dantoy's Tableware Focuses on Sustainability & Development By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-tableware References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/dantoy-launches-new-biobased-tableware-for-kids/) & [dantoy.dk](https://dantoy.dk/bio/)  [Dantoy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dantoys-blue-marine-toys) is a manufacturer of sand and water toys that's now moving into the creation of biobased tableware for kids that extends its commitment to sustainability and healthy development in children. These products for eating help with proficiency, motor skills development and hand-eye coordination, and they can be found in aesthetically pleasing color schemes. This new tableware made with biobased material is hitting stores and online channels this summer and it makes the most of sustainable raw materials. According to [European](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-facility) Bioplastics, a plastic material is defined as a bioplastic if it is either biobased, biodegradable or features both properties. Already, [bioplastic toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-sand-project-planet) from Dantoy make the most of sugarcane, which helps to absorb CO2 from the air and as a result, minimizes the greenhouse effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biobased Tableware for Children:** Dantoy's new biobased tableware for kids presents an opportunity for manufacturers to cater to eco-conscious parents and caregivers. - **Sustainable Raw Materials in Toy Manufacturing:** Dantoy's commitment to using sugarcane-based bioplastics in their toys highlights the potential for wider adoption of sustainable raw materials in the toy industry. - **Promoting Child Development Through Eco-friendly Products:** Dantoy's biobased tableware not only promotes sustainability but also helps with proficiency and motor skills development in children. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Dantoy's use of biobased materials in their sand and water toys presents an opportunity for the wider adoption of sustainable raw materials in the toy manufacturing industry. - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Dantoy's foray into biobased tableware presents an opportunity for manufacturers to cater to eco-conscious parents and caregivers. - **Sustainability Consulting:** The increased demand for biobased products in the toy and tableware industries presents an opportunity for sustainability consulting firms to help manufacturers in adopting sustainable raw materials in their production process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Maritime Waste Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dantoys-blue-marine-toys.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Sustainable Tableware Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-tables-table-kind.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md) - [Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-dish-1.md) - [Compostable Fiber Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection.md) - [Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-duck-books.md)