The 18 Best Eco-Friendly Toys of 2023

Honeysticks Beeswax Crayons

View On Amazon View On Target View On Earthhero.com

Most crayons are made from paraffin wax, which can take decades to decompose in a landfill. Honeysticks use 100 percent New Zealand beeswax, which is a natural by-product of honey production. This process has minimal impact on the environment and leaves the crayons with a pleasant honey scent. The ergonomically shaped crayons fit perfectly in little hands, and the food-grade pigment makes them safe for kids of all ages, even if they end up in their mouths.

Price at time of publish: $39

_{Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.8 x 1.8 inches | Material: 100 percent New Zealand beeswax | Age Recommendation: 1 year and up}

CUDDLE + KIND Cuddle and Kind Dolls

View On Amazon View On Cuddleandkind.com

Since September 2015, Cuddle + Kind has committed to providing meals to children in need. Each adorable doll is hand-knit, hand-loomed, embroidered, and crocheted by artisans in Peru. The purchase of every doll provides 10 meals, contributing to the almost 13 million meals that have been gifted by the brand already. The beautiful deer, bunny, and elephant buddies make a stunning keepsake for a newborn or collector.

Price at time of publish: $59

_{Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 13 inches | Material: Cotton | Age Recommendation: All ages}

Big Potato Herd Mentality: The Udderly Hilarious Party Game

View On Amazon View On Walmart

In this fun, interactive game perfect for large groups, players answer questions, aiming to answer in the majority. Every player answers the question and the odd one out lands on the pink cow, which hurts your overall score. You have to strategize and examine your competitors to determine the most popular answers to insanely hilarious questions.

Through their "Green Tatos" initiative, Big Potato ensures their game boxes are 50 percent smaller with plastic-free packaging. They also partnered with Ecologi and the Eden Reforestation Project to plant one tree for every game sold. So far Big Potato has planted 54,037 trees, reducing 294.03 tons of carbon, so you can feel good about adding this game to your stash.

Price at time of publish: $23

_{Dimensions: 7.4 x 2.2 x 5.8 inches | Material: Not Listed | Age Recommendation: 10 years and up}

Mattel Mega BLOKS Green Town Sort & Recycle Squad Building Set

View On Amazon

Launching in June, this adorable recycle squad toy set promotes recycling and other environmentally-friendly practices for kids ages one and older. This comes as part of the new line from Mattel's Mega BLOKS Green Town, which is the first-ever toy line available at mass retail to be certified CarbonNeutral by Natural Capital Partners. Even more, the blocks come in packaging made from recycled materials. The STEM-based toys include two characters, a recycling truck, and three different waste bins for recyclables and compost.

Price at time of publish: $11

_{Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 5 inches | Material: Plastic | Age Recommendation: 1 year and up}

Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Eco Scooter

View On Amazon View On Thetot.com

Get kids outside and appreciate nature this Earth Day with a new scooter. This adjustable scooter accommodates kids ages 2-5 at up to 110 pounds, so you won't have to buy a new toy every year—thus effectively reducing waste. Additionally, this pick is made from recycled fishing nets and plastic. Micro Kickboard donates a portion of annual sales to 1 percent for the planet, which supports environmental efforts around the world.

Price at time of publish: $95

_{Dimensions: ‎11.81 x 4.33 x 26.38 inches | Material: Aluminum, Polyurethane | Age Recommendation: 2-5 years and up}

PlanToys Doll House Vegetable Garden

View On Amazon

Introduce a green thumb early with this adorable vegetable garden play set from PlanToys. The realistic watering can, spade, and wheelbarrow are designed to fit comfortably in tiny hands and promote an appreciation of the environment from a young age. Little ones can practice their fine motor skills by placing the removable vegetables into the garden beds. PlanToys uses natural rubber wood from rubber trees that no longer produce latex. Their sustainable process continues with sustainable manufacturing and a dedication to giving back to the environment and certain communities.

Price at time of publish: $25

_{Dimensions: ‎1.58 x 3.94 x 0.79 inches | Material: Wood | Age Recommendation: 3 years and up}

Green Toys Jump Rope

View On Walmart

Children of all ages can get outdoors and stay active with a brand new jump rope from Green Toys. The 100 percent cotton rope adjusts up to 7 feet long so kids and adults alike can try out their moves. Green Toys uses 100 percent recycled plastic in all of its products, which also contain no BPA, phthalates, or PVC. Everything meets FDA food contact standards and can be washed easily in the dishwasher. Even more, the brand's products are packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy ink, compared to traditional petroleum-based ink.

Price at time of publish: $13

_{Dimensions: ‎7 feet long | Material: Recycled cotton and plastic | Age Recommendation: 5 years and up}

Crazy Aaron's Super Scarab Thinking Putty

View On Amazon View On Walmart

Known as "the most eco-friendly dough on the planet," Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty offers a mess-free alternative to homemade slime without stickiness. Stretch, bounce, pop, and mold the slime to relieve stress, practice fine motor skills, or fidget during class or car rides. Land of Dough uses plant-based colors, ethically sourced ingredients, and compostable glitter. Each pot also comes with a wooden play toy made from sustainable forestry practices, designed to leave as small of a carbon footprint as possible.

Price at time of publish: $15

_{Dimensions: ‎8.5 x 4.5 x 5 inches | Material: Nontoxic silicone | Age Recommendation: 3 years and up}

Shore Buddies Emma the Whale

View On Shore-buddies.com

This adorable plush whale comes with a huge impact. Emma the Whale is made from six recycled, cleaned, and shredded plastic bottles. She even makes an authentic whale sound recorded by a professional marine biologist, sure to delight kids and marine lovers alike. We love that with every purchase, Shore Buddies donates $1 to help save marine life. Their mission involves educating youth on the dangers of plastic in the ocean and partnering with organizations that share this cause. Their life of huggable stuffed animals features cute sea creatures that would normally be affected by the excess waste in their habitat.

Price at time of publish: $25

_{Dimensions: ‎Not Listed | Material: Nontoxic silicone | Age Recommendation: 3 years and up}

Tender Leaf Toys Weather Watch - Educational Wooden Weatherboard for Kids

View On Amazon View On Maisonette.com View On Thetot.com

Tender Leaf Toys commits to protecting Indonesia's natural resources through all of its products. The brand only works with reclaimed rubberwood, a by-product of the latex industry, and for every reclaimed tree used, they plant a new one. Awarded the ICTI Ethical Toy Program seal of approval for their ethical and sustainable supply chain, Tender Leaf Toys makes interactive and durable toys, like this educational weather watch board. Teach kids about the climate by going through the phases of the moon, the temperature for the day, as well as the wind and rainfall.

Price at time of publish: $65

_{Dimensions: ‎17.32 x 12.28 x 2.44 inches | Material: Wood | Age Recommendation: 3 years and up}

Tegu 8-Piece Magnetic Wooden Block Set

4.9

View On Amazon View On Tegu.com

This eco-friendly toy packs easily into a pocket pouch, perfect to throw in a purse, diaper bag, or carry-on for keeping little ones entertained on the go. Tegu blocks magnetically connect for hundreds of different building combinations that kids of all ages can enjoy. Tegu pays Honduran artisans a living wage to handcraft these durable blocks that are dyed with non-toxic, water-based lacquers. Most products are made from Huesito (“little bone") trees, which are an abundant species in Honduran forests, meaning they don't contribute to deforestation. When your child outgrows their blocks, simply return them to Tegu with a prepaid shipping label to recycle.

Price at time of publish: $31

_{Dimensions: ‎6 x 3.5 x 1.75 inches | Material: Wood, magnets | Age Recommendation: 1 year and up}

Counting on The Earth Board Book

View On Amazon

Teach little ones about the importance of caring for the environment with this board book from Mudpuppy. The adorable illustrations use eco-friendly language to explain important concepts through counting. Kids can practice their numbers while also recognizing the world around them. Plus, all of Mudpuppy's products are made with non-toxic soy-based inks and made responsibly with greyboard created from FSC-certified material.

Price at time of publish: $31

_{Dimensions: ‎7 x 0.55 x 7 inches | Material: Greyboard | Age Recommendation: All ages}

Rubik's Re-Cube

View On Amazon

The original fidget toy gets an upgrade for Earth Day. Rubik's Re-Cube has the original design of the nostalgic brainteaser toy but is made from 100 percent recycled plastic. The 3-by-3 cube has the same objective—match the cube's colors, so each side only shows one color. Plus, the compact stress-relieving toy is perfect for bringing on the go.

Price at time of publish: $31

_{Dimensions: ‎2.38 x 2.38 x 4 inches | Material: Recycled plastic | Age Recommendation: 8 years and up}

GUND Sustainable Teddy Bear

View On Amazon

The perfect gift for newborns and toddlers alike, GUND's new line of stuffed animals has a sustainable switch. The sustainably soft line of teddy bears is made from 100 percent recycled materials but has the same softness and adorable look. The 13-inch teddy bear wears a charming teddy bear and comes in an attractive neutral beige colorway. The line also features an equally cute bunny and dog.

Price at time of publish: $23

_{Dimensions: ‎8 x 4.5 x 13 inches | Material: Recycled materials | Age Recommendation: All ages}

Spin Master Games Mindful Classics, Chess Checkers Board Game Set

View On Amazon

Every home needs a great chess and checkers set to break out during family game nights or rainy weekends. Spin Master's line of Mindful Classics reimagines lovable games with more eco-conscious packaging. This game specifically is made with responsibly-sourced FSC-certified renewable bamboo and plastic-free packaging. Plus, you can two games in one: simply flip over the board to toggle between chess and checkers.

Price at time of publish: $17

_{Dimensions: ‎10.88 x 2.25 x 10.5 inches | Material: Bamboo | Age Recommendation: 8 years and up}

Earthtiles Wooden Magnetic Tiles

View On Amazon

Foster imaginative play and promote fine motor skills in toddlers with these buildable magnetic tiles. Earthtiles are made from sustainably-sourced wood and kid-safe, non-toxic paint. Kids can build and connect the geometric shapes to build towers, cars, and so much more. Plus, siblings and parents can play together with endless opportunities for play.

Price at time of publish: $59

_{Dimensions: ‎10.8 x 6.4 x 1.6 inches | Material: Wood | Age Recommendation: 3 years and up}

eco-kids Paper Magic Origami Kit

View On Earthhero.com

Learn a new skill with eco-kids. The eco-friendly toy brand uses natural materials that are safe for kids and safe for the environment, Plus, all of the packaging is printed with soy inks on FSC Certified Paper in a wind-powered factory and ships plastic-free. We love the origami kit for a unique activity the whole family can enjoy together. The kit includes 36 sheets of eco-friendly paper and helpful directions to create tons of beautiful shapes.

Price at time of publish: $9

_{Dimensions: ‎Not Listed | Material: Paper | Age Recommendation: Not Listed}