# Eco-Friendly Racing Toys VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-10-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders References: [investorsobserver](https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/qm-pr/8144649502705296) & [vtechkids](https://www.vtechkids.com/product/detail/20880/Turbo_Edge_Riders_Rally_Track_Set)  [VTech's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer) Turbo Edge Riders is a new line of track sets that let kids build stunt courses out of the box, and then expand on their creations with repurposed shipping boxes and everyday objects. VTech is debuting this racing toy and recycling innovation with introductory sets like the Raptor Racers Track Set, the Stunt Flight Track Set and the Rally Track Set. Each of the track sets comes with starter pieces to inspire creative builds and fun stunts with the motorized SUVs from the [dinosaur-themed Raptor Racers Track Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world) or the helicopter from the Stunt Flight Track Set. With an included ruler for measuring, kids also try their hand at planning, designing and engineering their next stunt with upcycled household materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Racing Toys:** VTech's Turbo Edge Riders blends racing and recycling, inspiring children to build stunt courses using repurposed materials. - **Creative Track Set Builds:** VTech's Turbo Edge Riders introduces track sets with starter pieces that encourage kids to design and engineer their own stunt courses. - **Sustainable Play with Everyday Objects:** VTech's Turbo Edge Riders promotes sustainable play by incorporating upcycled household materials into the track sets for creative builds and fun stunts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore eco-friendly racing toys like VTech's Turbo Edge Riders to engage children in sustainable and creative play. - **Recycling Industry:** The recycling industry can partner with companies like VTech to find innovative ways to repurpose shipping boxes and everyday objects for play. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can leverage VTech's Turbo Edge Riders to teach children about engineering, design, and sustainability through hands-on play experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Ready Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Screen-Free Wooden Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raskars.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md)