Green toy maker Sprig has teamed up with Amazon.com to exclusively offer the Sprig Eco Recycling Truck in Amazon’s ‘Frustration Free Packaging’. The truck features 2 distinct dump mechanisms, a recycling garbage can, and a fold open truck cab.
The toy, made in the Czech Republic (Sprig toys are made in North America or Europe) out of Sprigwood – a mix of recycled plastic and sawdust – contains no paints and is dishwasher safe on the top shelf.
In an interview on the Amazon Toy Whimsy blog, Sprig Toys co-founder Chris Clemmer suggests that the recycling truck fits the message behind the toys Sprig makes. Clemmer goes on to say that “Sprig was born from our desire to create toys that energize children with active, engaging play using smart sustainable design solutions. We want to let kids fill in the blanks instead of paint. We want them to be the batteries. We want to get them off the couch. Ultimately we want kids to play like we used to.”
The minimal shelf packaging – using Amazon’s ‘Frustration Free Packaging’ branding meaning its also easy to open – is another important aspect of toy design for Sprig. Clemmer goes on to note that “During the holiday season, 5 million pounds of paper packaging waste is thrown out every holiday season on top of our regular waste load in the US”
To check out the Sprig Toys Eco Recycling Truck at Amazon.com click here