There is no doubt that the toys our kids play with play a significant role in their development. Toys can provide children with experiences that shape their creativity and imagination. What’s more, these experiences come with educational value, which is more important now than ever before. But the kind of toys our children use today can also be detrimental to their future – and the future of our planet.

The prevalence of plastics in the toy industry is an alarming environmental issue. Non-biodegradable plastic toys make up a large portion of the global waste stream, and far too often these toys end up in our water sources and oceans, polluting the environment and harming wildlife. We need to shift the paradigm and prioritize the environment in decision-making if we want our children to have a sustainable future.

The good news is that the solution is simple: plastic-free toys. By investing in materials that are sustainable, kind to the environment and have educational value, we can ensure that our kids have positive experiences and are able to learn in a safe, non-toxic environment. Not only that, but a switch to plastic-free toys can drastically reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our ecosystems. So, let’s take a look at why giving kids a sustainable future starts with plastic-free toys and how we can make this switch.