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Beastly Eco Toys

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Jennifer Strunge Cotton Monsters are a Family of Unsual Plush Toys

— February 1, 2011 — Eco
The Jennifer Strunge project Cotton Monsters is delightful and unique. The collection of plush toys includes several different monsters made from recycled clothing and linens.

Jennifer Strunge started sewing as a child after learning from her mother, then when in design school she began sewing eyes onto quilts. From this inspiration came her beloved Cotton Monsters. These one-of-a-kind plush toys aren't for everyone, but they are surely a collector must-have.

Implications - These beastly eco toys by Jennifer Strunge would be the perfect gift for that person in your life with an artistic edge and simply for yourself. These creatures will certainly capture the attention of anyone that is around them.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Toy Design - Toy designers can innovate by creating unique, high-quality toys made from sustainable and recycled materials.
2. Artistic Collectibles - Designers can tap into the collector market by creating one-of-a-kind plush toys with unique and visually appealing designs.
3. Upcycling Fashion - Fashion designers can explore new possibilities of upcycling old clothing and linens to create sustainable products such as plush toys.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can tap into the demand for eco-friendly toys, by investing in sustainable and recycled materials, thus creating unique and high-quality products.
2. Collectibles Industry - The collectibles industry can expand its market by featuring unique and rare plush toys created by talented designers such as Jennifer Strunge, that are made from sustainable materials.
3. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can embrace sustainability by exploring new ways to upcycle old clothing and linens, such as creating eco-friendly plush toys that appeal to a broader market.
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