Toymakers are introducing recycled, biodegradable plant-based resins into mass production as a way to reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics.
Mattel has pledged to reduce plastic in packaging and products by 25 percent and use 100 percent recycled, recyclable materials or biobased plastics by 2030. The company’s Mega Bloks Green Town toys are made from Sabic’s Trucircle resin, which Mattel says is the first toy line to be certified as “carbon neutral” in mass retail. The dolls in Mattel’s “Barbie Loves the Ocean” line are made in part from plastic recycled from the ocean. The Playback program is also focused on recycling.
Lego, meanwhile, is pushing ahead with its commitment to build prototype blocks made of recycled plastic (PET). Lego suppliers provide materials that meet the quality requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority. In addition, Danish brand Dantoy colorful Playhouse kitchen sets are also made from recycled plastic.
In recent years, as people’s awareness of environmental protection has increased, more and more companies have begun to focus on using recyclable materials to produce products. Recycled materials have a positive impact on the development of the toy industry.
First, using recycled materials reduces waste generation. The toy industry is a typical industry with a large production volume and a small consumption volume, and a large number of children’s toys are produced every year. If non-recyclable materials are used, these discarded toys will become non-degradable garbage, causing serious pollution to the environment. The use of recyclable materials can minimize waste generation and protect the environment.
Secondly, the use of recyclable materials is conducive to saving resources. Recyclable materials are recycled materials that extend the life of resources through recycling. In contrast, using non-recyclable materials consumes more resources. In today’s world of dwindling resources, the use of recycled materials helps conserve resources and extend their useful life.
Third, the use of recycled materials can improve the quality of toys. Recycled materials are usually of higher quality, have better toughness and lifespan, and are less prone to breakage. In contrast, toys using non-recyclable materials are prone to problems such as breakage and aging, which affect the service life and pose a threat to health.
Finally, the use of recycled materials can increase the competitiveness of businesses. The concept of environmental protection and sustainability has attracted more and more people’s attention, and consumers’ demand for environmentally friendly products is also increasing. In this case, if toy manufacturers can use recyclable materials, they can better meet consumers’ demand for environmental protection and improve their competitiveness.
In summary, recycled materials have a positive impact on the toy industry. It can reduce waste generation, save resources, improve product quality, and help improve corporate competitiveness. Toy manufacturers should be more active in using recyclable materials to promote the sustainable development of the toy industry and contribute to environmental protection.
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Post time: May-05-2023
