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Entertaining Upcycling Services

Box Play for Kids Turns Old Cardboard Containers into New Toys

— December 4, 2011 — Eco
Box Play for Kids is a new Arizona-based company that will have parents thinking twice before recycling their cardboard. Box Play for Kids sells stickers that turn an ordinary box into an extraordinary vehicle for imagination.

The stickers are designed to fit typical cardboard items like shoe boxes, tissue boxes and milk cartons. The stickers are made from recycled and paper which lets children draw on them. The stickers come in 22 different styles and feature such fun things for kids as whales, pianos and pigs. Children are becoming more and more tech-savvy as the years go by. This can be both good and bad, as technologically educated children are great, but they also tend to use less and less of their imaginations. Here's hoping that more businesses follow the lead of Box Play for Kids and offer kids fun that doesn't involve technology.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling for Kids' Products - Businesses can explore upcycling techniques to turn used materials into fun and educational items for children.
2. Eco-friendly Creativity Tools - There is an opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly products, such as these stickers made from recycled paper and cardboard, to encourage children's creativity.
3. Non-electronic Entertaining - There is a trend towards providing kids with more low-tech options for play that stimulate their imagination and creativity rather than relying on electronics.
Industry Implications
1. Toy and Game Industry - The toy industry can utilize upcycling and eco-friendly materials to create unique and environmentally friendly products for children.
2. Education Industry - Educational institutions can use upcycling as a way to teach children about the importance of sustainability and environmental impact.
3. Arts and Crafts Industry - The arts and crafts industry can incorporate upcycling techniques to develop new and innovative ways for children to express their creativity.
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