These sustainable toy packaging examples range from flat-packed rocking horses to responsible kite kits. While traditional toy packaging can result in unwanted plastic pollution, these solutions will appeal to the environmentally conscious consumer.
Standouts include Rock & Pebble's pop-up book product. The multi-functional toy's exterior packaging acts as an interactive element of a dollhouse that kids can customize and experiment with.
Another favorite from this list is the Unicef Teachbox, a charitable toy box that gives underprivileged kids a chance to participate in games and to create their own 3D toys. Much like folded origami, this packaging transforms into cardboard figurines of birds and other wild creatures that kids can interact with.
These examples of sustainable toy packaging encourage brands to take more responsibility when it comes to their products and the way that they are ultimately affecting our environment.
20 Examples of Sustainable Toy Packaging
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Carton-Composed Playthings
The Teachbox Concept Gives a Second Life to Cardboard Donation Cases
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Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
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DIY Mechanical Playthings
The Strawbees Toy Kit Targets Aspiring Architects and Engineers
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Flat-Packed Playspaces
'My Space' Pop-Up Playhouse Designed by Liya Mairson
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Recyclable Storage Sacks
The Kolor Bag Collection Suggests a Casual Method for Stashing Your Stuff
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Responsible Kite Packaging
Lily Li's Versatile Design Can be Repurposed as Storage and Supplies
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Alternative Eco-Friendly Toys
An Eco-Build a Block Set Features Cardboard Blocks Instead of Wood
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Pop-Up Notebook Dollhouses
Rock & Pebble's Pop-Up Book is a Customizable Dollhouse
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Tree Bark Teddies
The Giving Bear is a Sustainable Stuffed Animal That Sweetly Invites a Squeeze
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Toy Brick Bottle Caps
Building Caps Turn Used Plastic Bottles into Used Toys
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Accessible Gardening Packets
SeedTabs Make Gardening as Easy as Drinking Coffee
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Cardboard Rocking Horses
Reggie the Eco Rocker is Environmentally Friendly & Cute
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Upcycled Mint Tin Toys
Etsy User WishWithMe Turns Altoid Tins into Toys with Felt
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Wooden Wildlife
Enormous Champion's Kingdom Animalia Toys Are Eco-Simple
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Lightweight Toy Pouches
This LEGO Packaging Design Cuts Down on Shipping Costs & Carbon Emissions
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Eco Flat-Pack Playsets
BrikBilt's Toys Serve as a Cheap LEGO Playset Alternative
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Recycled Paper Cameras
"CAP" is a Pinhole Camera With a Rough-Looking Exterior
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Entertaining Upcycling Services
Box Play for Kids Turns Old Cardboard Containers into New Toys
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Upcycled Play Boxes
The Toy Box Campaign Transforms Packaging into Playthings
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Eco-Friendly Sand Buckets
The Zoe B Organic Biodegradable Beach Toys for Green Babies
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Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
Resealable Lettuce Packaging
Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Pet-Friendly Cat Box
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Paper-Made Chocolate Packaging
Nestlé Quality Street Tubs are Being Trialled in a New Format
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging
Method is Introducing Recovered Coastal Plastic Packaging
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf Carton is Paper-Based
Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Debuts New Eco-Friendly Packaging
Sustainable Packaging Initiatives
Cafe Spice Transitions to Polypropylene Plastic Trays
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Sustainable Sourceable Packagings
Securikett's Eco-Friendly Packaging are Verifiable by Consumers
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Sustainable Skincare Packaging
Olay's First-ever 100% Recycled Jars are Launched with Walmart
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
Sustainable Seaweed Resin Packaging
TPSea from Sway is Suited for Replacing Flexible Plastics
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging
Dow and P&G China Launch Reduced Weight and Impact Packaging
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Bio-Based Foam Packaging
Apple and RISE Team Up to Develop Bio-Based Foam for Packaging
Plastic-Free Spread Packaging
This Flora Packaging is Made with Compressed Wet Paper Fibers
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Xampla Releases a New Consumer Packaging Brand Called Morro
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Plastic-Free Supply Chains
Ericsson is Investing in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Texen Group and Sulapac are Revolutionizing Beauty Packaging
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Light-Blocking Packaging Sleeves
Brook + Whittle's Patented GreenLabel BlockOut is Recyclable
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Plastic Snack Packaging Reductions
KP Snacks Flow Wrapping Process Has Been Updated
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Bio-Based Cosmetic Packaging
The Sulapac Nordic Collection from APG Europe is Sustainable
Recyclable Paper-Made Packaging Solutions
Mondi FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate is Sustainable
Recycled Diaper Packaging
Kimberly-Clark Collaborates with Amcor on a Sustainability Solution
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Recyclable Bubble Mailer Envelopes
This Kite Mailer Range is Eco-Friendly and Economical
Sustainable Foam Packaging Solutions
Unified2 Global Packaging Group Partners with Cruz Foam
Low-Plastic Seafood Packaging
This Sainsbury’s Packaging Update Reduces Plastic Use
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Mini Eco-Focused Drink Packaging
The SIG DomeMini Bottle is Made with FSC-Certified Paperboard
PCR Soil Packaging
Back to the Roots Creates Soil Packaging from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Eco-Conscious Scotch Packaging
This New Laphroaig Packaging Cuts Emissions by 30%
Waste-Reducing Beauty Lines
Quo Beauty and Shoppers Drug Mart Debut More Planet Love Package
Pet Store Recycling Initiatives
The Pet Supplies Plus Recycle Program Features TerraCycle
Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks
Edgy Kids' Brand nununu Partners with KitePride for a Backpack Line
Paper-Packaged Porridge Products
Everyday Essentials Porridge Oats Come in Plastic-Free Packaging
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Sustainable Ocean Packaging Designs
COAST Cannabis Co. Unveils a New Ocean-Based Packaging Design
Ocean Plastic Cosmetic Packaging
LUSH and Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Partnered on New Packaging
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Paper-Made Drink Mix Packaging
This Fairfood Powdered Oat Drink Features the Sonoco GREENCAN®
Sustainable Laundry Packaging
Ecover Launches the Laundry Capsules with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Biodegradable Bubblegum Packages
Milliways Launches a New Biodegradable and Recyclable Box Design
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Bespoke Packaging Solutions
The Kite Packaging Corrugated Fan Fold is Ready for Large-Scale Use
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Eco-Friendly Wooden Wine Cases
Cheval Blanc Opts for a New Eco-Friendly Packaging Design
Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
McDonald's Creates Eco-Friendly McFlurry Packaging
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Paper-Made Confectionery Bags
Saica Group and Mondelez Launch a New Sustainable Multipack Solution
Paper-Based Earbud Envelopes
Oman Air Transitions to Using Recyclable Paper Envelopes for Earbuds
Rewarding Milk Packaging
Ocado's Milk Bottle Recycling Initiative Gives Rewards for Recycling
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Plastic-Cutting Retail Initiatives
Amazon is Cutting Its Plastic Use in North America
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Sustainability-Focused Adventure Gear
Sympl Aims to Revolutionize Adventure Gear Design
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Adaptable Plastic Alternatives
2M Group is Unveiling a Plastic Alternative for the Supply Chain
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
High-Quality Pizza Packaging
These Kite Packaging Printed Pizza Boxes Come in Packs of 100
Sustainable Safety Backpacks
Ucon Acrobatics Released the New Phantom Series
Sustainable Pooja Products
Kalyanamm's New Line of Pooja Essentials is Eco-Friendly and Vegan
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Eco-Friendly Shipping Tapes
Kite Packaging PET Machine Tape Has 30% Recycled Content
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Sustainable Marble-Effect Packaging
Sulapac Collaborates With FaiveleyTech for Packaging Solutions
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
Sustainable Indie Album Releases
Coldplay Commits to a Sustainable Album Release for 'Moon Music'
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Sustainable Carrying Accessories
NANUK Unveils the Eco-Conscious NANUK-R Collection
Sustainable Gut Testing Kits
Chuckling Goat Unveils a Gut Health Test with Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Indian Curds
Khyber Agro Debuts a Sustainable Curd Product in a New Packaging Format
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Sustainable Service Industry Toolkits
RECOUP Has Launched a New 'Bring it Back' Toolkit with PECT
Optimized Eco Postal Packaging
Kite Packaging Large Letter Postal Boxes Now Come in Eight Sizes