Since its early days, plastic has been a natural fit for manufacturing children's toys, and with a global market nearing $100 billion, toys are big business. As consumers become more aware of the safety and environmental impact of their purchases, plastic toys are a frequent target of concern. While these worries are not unfounded, reputable, responsible manufacturers, like ourselves, work hard to offer safe, sustainable methods and materials to produce plastic toys, and countless other products.
Media attention in recent years has focused a lot of attention on cases where plastic materials may contain substances, such as BPA and phthalates, which may be harmful with increased exposure. Children's exposure to these compounds may be of more concern since they are younger, smaller, and may have increased contact. Selecting safer plastic resins for toys and other children's products can eliminate these concerns. BPA-free plastics, such as polyethylene and polypropylene are available, as are phthalate-free formulations of PVC, and other similar materials, such as ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA).
Despite what you may have heard, plastic and sustainability aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, manufacturing plastic toys can be highly sustainable when you consider:
At Bennett Plastics, safety and sustainability are critical components of how we work, whether we're partnering with you to manufacture children's toys, food packaging, or products for any of the many industries we serve. Contact us today to learn more about our full range of plastics manufacturing capabilities and additional services.
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