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Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) has revealed the winners of the 2021 Play for Change Awards. The winning entries were announced by jury chairman John Baulch during a virtual ceremony during which EU Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, underlined the important role of the toy sector in driving positive change …
Read More »Greener pastimes: ToyNews’ guide to the latest in sustainable toys
With greater consumer awareness surrounding the topic translating to fresh demand at retail, coupled with a retail landscape more conscious of the social and environmental impact of the products it lines its shelves with than ever before, the market for sustainable toys is an ever-increasing one – both in size …
Read More »BioBuddi patents new ‘green’ material that ‘will propel the firm across international markets’ this year
The Dutch brand, BioBuddi has successfully patented a new range of ‘green’ toys that, it says, will propel the firm across the international markets as it promotes carbon neutral manufacturing and bio-based materials. BioBuddie had previously introduced bio-based toy blocks to the market, however, it has now developed a new …
Read More »“Small steps and large strides” will see LEGO hit ambitious go-green goal by 2030
This week, the firm has been named among a number of global toy companies warned that they risk losing market share should they fail to react quick enough to growing consumer demand for sustainable toy products.
Read More »Hasbro, Mattel and LEGO warned: “Adapt to demand for eco toys or lose your market share”
The Swedish outfit BioBuddi is looking at strong growth in the US, the EU and increases in the UK as consumers demand more eco-conscious activity from their toys.
Read More »Eco-Excellence Award win for BioBuddi will ‘fuel eco-friendly toy brand’s US growth’
The Dutch toy brand was handed the award for its dedication to eco-friendly toys with a patented raw material that can prove its contribution to a significant CO2 reduction when compared to others.
Read More »“Large toy brands are lagging behind in sustainability,” says BioBuddi as ten millionth plant-based toy is sold
It follows a recent move from the European Commission to take the next step in its plastic strategy and reduce its use while encourage the use of sustainable plastic alternatives.
Read More »Liberty House Toys introduces biobased construction toy, BiOBUDDi
The new bio-based building blocks will be distributed in the UK by Liberty House Toys.
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