# Eco-Friendly Toy Subscriptions Little Pnuts Sends Your Children an Exciting Surprise Each Quarter By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-07-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-pnuts References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/lifestyle_leisure/battery-free-toys-young-kids-quarterly-subscription/) & [littlepnuts](http://littlepnuts.com/home/) For children, the excitement and surprise of getting a new toy is just as special as the toy itself, and the company [Little Pnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe) aims to bring that classic, simple childhood joy. Little Pnuts is a toy subscription service that will send out, on a quarterly basis, a set of curated, [eco-friendly toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopeacos-bath-bundle) to your kids (ages 5 and under). The toys from Little Pnuts are all sustainable, organic and battery-free, ensuring that your little one gets safe items to play with, and that the tradition of "[kid-powered" toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans) continues in the face of growing electronic and battery-operated toys. The packages are tailored to different age groups -- infants, toddlers and preschoolers -- and cost $25 per month or $240 for an annual membership. As a member, you'll receive a selection of toys every quarter, but you can also request extra deliveries for special occasions, says Springwise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Toy Subscriptions:** The growing awareness of sustainability and organic products is a promising area that companies can tap into for toy subscription services. - **Kid-powered Toys:** Toys that are operated and powered by kids rather than batteries can introduce unique and innovative opportunities for an industry that is heavily reliant on electronic toys. - **Customizable Toy Subscriptions:** The ability for customers to request extra deliveries for special occasions reveals an opportunity for subscription-based services to offer customizable options to meet consumer needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can incorporate eco-friendly and kid-powered toy concepts to innovate and improve their offerings as a response to growing consumer demand for sustainable and battery-free toys. - **Subscription-based Services:** Subscription-based services can explore customizable options to provide more choices for consumers and create a more personal experience, increasing customer engagement and loyalty. - **Eco-friendly Industry:** The eco-friendly industry can expand its reach by collaborating with subscription-based toy companies to promote sustainable toys and reduce plastic and battery waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children's STEM Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engino-stem-club.md) - [Kid-Friendly Houseplant Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-plant.md) - [Preschool Gaming Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piknik-app.md) - [STEM Subscription Crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwico.md) - [Screen-Free Play Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabli.md) - [Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc-christmas-toychoc-boxes.md) - [Monthly Litter Box Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-box-subscription.md) - [Non-Toxic Cleaning Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branch-basics-1.md) - [Math Project Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomybox.md)