# Trash-filled Tough Toys The Green Toys Recycling Truck is Made of Cast-off Milk Jugs By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-12-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-toys-recycling-truck References: [metaefficient](http://www.metaefficient.com/toys/holiday-gift-guide-top-ten-green-toys.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Q3KUA0?ie=UTF8&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001Q3KUA0&tag=trenhunt0f-20) This [Green Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-1) Recycling Truck is tough toy truck that features a movable recycling bed with a rear flap that opens and shuts. Little green guys and gals can go about their play with clear eco-consciences: The Green Toys Recycling Truck is made in the USA from [recycled milk containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-suit-gundam-seed). For about $25 including shipping, the Green Toys Recycling Truck is an affordable way for kids to learn [recycling basics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box) with sustainable materials-based play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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:** The trend of eco-friendly toys is an opportunity for companies to create sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional toys. - **Recycled Materials:** The trend of using recycled materials in product manufacturing presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative and eco-friendly toys. - **Sustainable Play:** The trend of sustainable play emphasizes the importance of creating toys that promote environmental awareness and responsibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore opportunities to incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable materials into their products. - **Recycling Industry:** The recycling industry can benefit from partnerships with toy manufacturers to promote the use of recycled materials in toy production. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can integrate eco-friendly toys into their curriculum to teach children about sustainability and recycling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Hard-Wearing Sustainable Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beco-pet.md) - [Recycled Maritime Waste Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dantoys-blue-marine-toys.md) - [Certified Carbon-Neutral Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-bloks-green-town.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Decluttering Toy Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taptorebox.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Eco-Friendly Surprise Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-dolls.md)