# Recyclable Paper Playthings Mibo Paper Animals are Disposed of When Young Come of Age By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mibo-paper-animals References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/mibo-recycled-paper-animals/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/mibostudio) Many children experience a phase in their young lives when they just can't have enough toys, but when that phase passes, it will be much easier to bid farewell to Mibo Paper Animals. Granted, these origami creatures are adorable and are available as owls, forest friends and wild safari beasts. They are also made of 100% recycled paper, so once you're done with them you can be sure they'll live on in another form by giving back to mother nature what was taken. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Recyclable Toys:** Creating toys that are made from recycled materials and can be easily disposed of when no longer needed. - **Sustainable Play:** Designing playthings that incorporate eco-friendly materials and promote environmental awareness in children. - **Circular Economy in Toys:** Exploring the concept of a circular economy by producing toys that can be recycled or repurposed after use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create sustainable and eco-friendly toys that align with increasing consumer demand for environmentally conscious products. - **Packaging and Recycling:** Development of specialized packaging and recycling systems to efficiently process and repurpose recyclable toys. - **Educational Toys:** Integrating sustainability and environmental education into the design and function of toys to encourage eco-conscious play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-bath-products.md) - [Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-dish-1.md) - [Adaptable Kids' Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-kids-headphones.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md)