# Recession Era Toys Discovery Paper Recycling Studio Is An Eco-Friendly, Fun DIY By Howard Wu | Published 2009-01-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-eco-toy-discovery-paper-recycling-studio References: [shopping.discovery](http://shopping.discovery.com/product-73795.html?jzid=40588073-2-0) The Discovery Paper Recycling Studio just might have all the desired elements of a modern recession era children’s toy. The main function of the studio is that it allows children to create their own toys simply by recycling paper--definitely an inexpensive and eco-friendly activity that promotes creativity. The unit includes a manual paper blender, a plastic tray, a paper presser, a mesh screen, 6 design decals, and 2 cleaning cloths. **Implications** - Parents are looking for more ways to integrate their children into the [eco-friendly movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape). Toys that integrate some sort of environmental aspect into its production are appealing due to its ability to [educate while still being fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line). Focusing on incorporating a green element into products for children could help a company attract more buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Toys:** Companies can incorporate environmentally-friendly aspects into their toys to educate children and attract more buyers. - **DIY Toys:** Toys that allow children to create their own playthings promote creativity and provide an inexpensive, at-home activity. - **Recycling Studios:** The idea of providing children with a recycling studio to create their own toys could become a popular trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Toy companies can incorporate eco-friendly and DIY aspects into their products to appeal to environmentally-conscious parents and provide an at-home activity for children. - **Education Industry:** Providing children with eco-friendly toys and activities can help educate them about the importance of sustainability and environmentalism. - **Arts and Crafts Industry:** The concept of a DIY toy studio could be integrated into the arts and crafts industry, providing children with a unique creating experience while promoting sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Eco-Friendly Surprise Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-dolls.md) - [Decluttering Toy Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taptorebox.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md) - [Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-sand-project-planet.md) - [Certified Carbon-Neutral Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-bloks-green-town.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md)