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Eco-Friendly Sand Buckets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Zoe B Organic Biodegradable Beach Toys for Green Babies

— February 26, 2011 — Eco
Green parents no longer have to worry about stray plastic buckets and shovels littering the shore with these Zoe B Organic biodegradable beach toys. The smart and colorful products are constructed from corn sugar bioplastics, and are made to decompose in natural soil and water environments.

These Zoe B Organic biodegradable beach toys represent the first in a shift towards greener sand novelties.

Implications - Businesses have been keeping tabs on consumers with a keen eye on mother nature. The movement towards an eco-conscious mentality have brought forth nature-friendly products. Whether it's biodegradable or recyclable material, there have been many inventive ways in selling environmentally items to consumers. Companies moving towards a green attitude improves repertoire and keeps costs down in terms of purchasing materials.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-conscious Toys - The rise of eco-conscious parenting has created a demand for biodegradable and environmentally-friendly toys, opening up opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products.
2. Bioplastics - The use of bioplastics made from renewable resources like corn sugar is a disruptive innovation that allows for the creation of sustainable and biodegradable products.
3. Shift Towards Green - The growing environmental consciousness of consumers has led to a shift in the market towards greener options, creating opportunities for businesses to develop and market environmentally-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Toy Industry - The eco-friendly sand bucket trend presents an opportunity for businesses in the children's toy industry to incorporate sustainable materials and cater to environmentally-conscious parents.
2. Biodegradable Packaging Industry - The rise of eco-friendly sand toys made from bioplastics opens up opportunities for the biodegradable packaging industry to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and environmentally-friendly packaging materials.
3. Outdoor Recreation Industry - The demand for eco-friendly beach toys presents opportunities for businesses in the outdoor recreation industry to develop and market sustainable and biodegradable products for outdoor activities.
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