By this point everyone in the
world knows that the environment is in trouble and that something needs to be
done about it. It has become such a current issue that in most areas of life
people are now trying harder to watch the environment and choose more
eco-friendly products.
This has not passed by the toy
industry, and this year a huge variety
of eco-friendly toys, games and puzzles have started to appear, much to the
delight of environmentally aware parents everywhere. Eco friendly toys are made
from safe and natural materials which do not harm the environment, and still
perform their function just as well as toys made from man-made materials.
Although the toys are advertised and environmentally friendly, parents should also
find that there is a great range of toys in this area that will still thrill
and excite children as much as a new games console or plastic building set.
In many ways, made from smooth
wood and recycled paper, environmentally friendly toys can actually look more
stylish than the more garish plastic items found in many toy shops. They can
give an element of class to any toy room or living room, and may even be nice
enough that you wouldn’t mind them left lying around in your home. They are
generally more likely to be handmade and thus have a lot more time and effort
put into them, meaning they look special enough that kids should love the look
as well, and won’t resent the lack of electronics in their new toy!
Not only this, but when your
children inevitably outgrow their newest toy, you should feel happier disposing
of it knowing that it is made from biodegradable materials that will break down
naturally and cause no harm to the environment whatsoever.
Some of the better eco-friendly
toys include the FantasyLand Wooden Blocks by Haba. These blocks are made from
smooth wood and come in brightly painted designs which will grab kids’
imaginations and look great in any room. Kids can build their own structures,
tear them down and start again, which may not be the most futuristic form of
entertainment but is a classic and fun activity that kids have enjoyed for
hundreds of years. The blocks are also great quality, meaning they will last as
long as you want them to, and can even be passed down to younger siblings.
For children looking for
something a bit more futuristic, the Green Toys Build-a-Boutique is a mix and
match flower set which allows kids to get inventive and create stunning plastic
garden displays using a toy made from 100% recycled milk jugs that, once they
have outgrown it, promises to be completely recyclable as well. The
Build-a-Boutique contains none of the dangerous chemicals sometimes associated
with plastics, such as PVC and phthalates so no harm will be done to the
environment, or your children’s health.
