Best Eco Toy Design | Junior Design Awards 2020
Here we reveal the winners in the best Eco toy design category in the #JDA20
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 JOINT GOLD WINNER: Best Eco Toy Design
WHO: Cub Box
WHAT: Responsibly made, printed cardboard play boxes that come in the shape of a bus or a boat.
WHY: These 100% recyclable, 100% biodegradable, flat pack, cardboard box toys made from 90% recycled materials really appealed to our judges who loved the idea of taking the fun of a cardboard box to another level. The panel felt the cool designs of the boat and bus would keep aesthetically sensitive parents happy while providing children with hours of creative play. The brand’s commitment to eco-friendly values and pledge to donate 1% of yearly sales to selected children’s charities also impressed.
WHERE: CubBox
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 JOINT GOLD WINNER: Best Eco Toy Design
WHO: Cardboard Magic
WHAT: A range of 21 eco-friendly cardboard pop up creations that can be assembled and coloured in.
WHY: These Cardboard pop-up creations ranging from castles to ice-cream-vans are a great idea for keeping children entertained for hours – perfect for stimulating imaginations with role-play and getting their creative juices flowing with colouring and drawing. Our judges loved the fact that these self assembly, flat pack kits are 100% recyclable and that they can be folded down, put away and re-used with ease. The panel felt these would be great for keeping kids amused at home or even for group activities at a party.
WHERE: Cardboard Magic
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 SILVER WINNER: Best Eco Toy Design
WHO: The Little Green Sheep
WHAT: A natural baby play gym set made with a sustainably sourced, hand-oiled Beech wood frame and four safari themed detachable charms.
WHY: Our judges loved this beautifully made, neutral-hued baby gym made from sustainably sourced wood and certified organic cotton. Our panel felt parents would love the reassurance that their baby’s first toys were environmentally friendly, as well as chemical free and felt that the sleek and minimal wooden arch was a real design triumph that could be passed down for generations. The safari themed charms including teething rings and sweet fabric animals looked perfect for babies to grab and chew. A beautiful piece of play equipment that will delight babies and parents alike.
WHERE: The Little Green Shop
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 BRONZE WINNER: Best Eco Toy Design
WHO: Dilly Blue – Numbers
WHAT: Wooden rainbow painted figures with numbers on their tummies to encourage counting and imaginative play.
WHY: Our judges really loved these cute little hand crafted characters made from sustainably gown wood, hand-painted with low VOC eco-friendly paints and finished with a blend of plant based waxes and oils. The panel felt that these figures would really help children familiarize themselves with numbers and colours in a fun way and loved the fact that they are gender-neutral and include a range of skin-tones to make them as accesible and inclusive as possible. Wrapped in entirely recycled or recyclable packaging these toys are perfect for parents and children who want to have fun without impacting on the planet.
WHERE: DillyBlue
