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| Eco-friendly Living |
Natural Materials |
Eco-friendly Manufacturing |
Eco-friendly Packaging |
Safe Trees |
Design for Play is an eco-conscious and ethically run company. We strive to run every aspect of our supply chain with the most eco-friendly approach. From the woods we use, to the box you receive your toys in, we hold ourselves accountable for the eco-friendliness of our company's products and activities.
Eco-friendly Living:
- Design for Play toys can be passed from child to child, generation to generation, thus decreasing the number of toys each family owns.
- The natural wood grain is a signature feature of our toys which opens children's eyes to the natural world around them. This fosters an appreciation for natural materials and renewable resources.
- Our toys are 100% recyclable.
- Only natural wood is used. We have carefully selected 10 types of natural wood which are renewable resources to create our handcrafted toys.
- No bolts, nails, paints, dyes or stains are used.
- Toys are finished with a natural linseed oil finish.
- Toys are disinfected through heat processing. No harmful chemicals or pesticides are used.
- All remains from the production process are recycled (sawdust and woodchips).
- No harmful waste for environment.
- No use of paint, dyes, stains or toxic chemicals.
- Employees who work in our factory are safe from harmful agents used in other manufacturing processes.
- Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made primarily from previously recycled materials.
- Our warehouse uses only recyclable packing material.
Safe Trees:
Design For Play uses 10 types of natural wood in our toys. We have selected woods which are deemed safe. We use woods which are forested responsibly and not endangered.
| Wood | Description |
| Beech | Beech is a readily available and renewable wood. It is an efficient material because beech pulp is used as the basis for manufacturing the textile fiber Modal. |
| Chinese Juniper | A popular ornamental tree or shrub for landscaping. |
| Maple | Maple has a longstanding history of many uses. It is used as timber in construction. In the kitchen, you will find it as part of your butcher block cutting board and sap is used for maple syrup. |
| Padouk | This richly beautiful wood is a favorite among woodworkers. When freshly cut it is very bright red, but when exposed to sunlight fades over time to a warm brown. |
| Pine | Pines are plentiful and purposeful. Timber is used in paneling, furniture and floors and the pulp has myriad uses. In addition, the resin is used to make turpentine. |
| Purple Heart | A truly special wood, it is dull gray when freshly cut, but soon turns violet through oxidization. The stunning color makes truly unique flooring, furniture and accessories. |
| Sapelli | Similar to mahogany with its brown-red tint, Sapelli is tough and durable. It's used for decorative purposes and in woodworking. |
| Tree of Heaven | Also known as Chinese Sumac, this rapidly growing tree is adaptable and thrives even in poor soil conditions. It is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world. |
| Walnut | The attractive timber from Walnut trees is hard and tight-grained. It polishes to a very smooth finish. |
| Zebrawood | Aptly named for its striking stripes, this wood is durable and distinctive. |
For more information about safe woods and endangered trees, visit these sites.
The United Nations Environment Programme
www.unep.org
US Public Interest Research Groups
www.ran.org