# Eco-Friendly Sand Buckets The Zoe B Organic Biodegradable Beach Toys for Green Babies By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoe-b-organic-biodegradable-beach-toys References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/new-zoe-b-biodegradable-beach-toys/) & [zoeborganic](http://www.zoeborganic.com/zoe-b-biodegradable-toys/zoe-b-biodegradable-beach-toys-available-spring-2011.html) Green parents no longer have to worry about stray plastic buckets and shovels littering the shore with these Zoe B Organic biodegradable beach toys. The smart and colorful products are constructed from [corn sugar bioplastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus), and are made to decompose in natural soil and water environments. These Zoe B Organic biodegradable beach toys represent the first in a shift towards greener sand novelties. **Implications** - Businesses have been keeping tabs on consumers with a keen eye on mother nature. The movement towards an eco-conscious mentality have brought forth nature-friendly products. Whether it's [biodegradable or recyclable material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-biocup), there have been many inventive ways in selling environmentally items to consumers. Companies moving towards a green attitude improves repertoire and keeps costs down in terms of purchasing materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-conscious Toys:** The rise of eco-conscious parenting has created a demand for biodegradable and environmentally-friendly toys, opening up opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products. - **Bioplastics:** The use of bioplastics made from renewable resources like corn sugar is a disruptive innovation that allows for the creation of sustainable and biodegradable products. - **Shift Towards Green:** The growing environmental consciousness of consumers has led to a shift in the market towards greener options, creating opportunities for businesses to develop and market environmentally-friendly products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Toy Industry:** The eco-friendly sand bucket trend presents an opportunity for businesses in the children's toy industry to incorporate sustainable materials and cater to environmentally-conscious parents. - **Biodegradable Packaging Industry:** The rise of eco-friendly sand toys made from bioplastics opens up opportunities for the biodegradable packaging industry to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and environmentally-friendly packaging materials. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The demand for eco-friendly beach toys presents opportunities for businesses in the outdoor recreation industry to develop and market sustainable and biodegradable products for outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-sand-project-planet.md) - [Recycled Maritime Waste Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dantoys-blue-marine-toys.md) - [Eco-Friendly Baby Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopeacos-bath-bundle.md) - [Certified Carbon-Neutral Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-bloks-green-town.md) - [Sustainable Decomposing Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootmaker.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-bath-products.md) - [Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6.md) - [Reusable Baby Care Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodnest.md) - [Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-mineral-sunscreen.md)