We love the range of toys from Dantoy. They are an innovative, stylish range that are fun and great for roleplay. We have previously reviewed the ice cream set and the pretend play dinner set. They have now launched a new Blue Marine Toys collection.
In 2018 Dantoy launched its BIO-line which was made from sugarcane. In 2020 Dantoy launched their GREEN BEAN line, which is products made from internal waste. Last year in 2021 dantoy launched their Take Back Strategy, in which they collect damaged dantoy toys to turn them into brand new toys.
Now in 2022, Dantoy has presented its newest line – Blue Marine Toys, a unique solution in which toys are made from recycled maritime materials.
We were excited to see a sample from this new range. We got the Dantoy Blue Marine – Sand and Water Mill made from 100% recycled ocean plastic. Add sand or water and the wheel starts turning!
This lovely Sand & Water Mill Set teaches kids how water and sand work together and comes in beautiful colours all inspired by the sea, sand, and corals.
You get the sand and water mill, a spade, and fish mold, all made from Bioplastic, and packed in cardboard. We can’t wait to take it to the beach with us!
“Sustainability is not just a trend – it’s our DNA. By being open and welcoming the use of new materials, we can crack the need for new materials. It is a long and hard battle but here at dantoy it is a natural part of how we work and think” – Marck Matthiasen, CEO dantoy.
Blue Marine toys is the new and fascinating line produced from waste maritime materials, including fishing nets, ropes and trawls. At their factory in Hobro, Denmark, it then turned into sand and water play toys, all in bright and appealing shades. The colours and the surface of the products will be different from what we are used to, but this is international, to symbolize to retailers, parents, and children that the toys are 100% unique and fully sustainable.
“It is exciting and challenging to make colour mixes from fishing nets that have a dark green color as their base material. You have to think differently to achieve the different shades” – Inge S. Knakkergaard Quality and Environmental Coordinator, dantoy.
The toys are directly inspired by the ocean. The colours and the shapes are inspired by sand, water, corals, etc. The development department at dantoy believes these all add an extra dimension to their newest line.
It is estimated that more than 12 million tonnes of plastic will end up in the sea every year. 10% of this is maritime waste, such as nets, lines, and ropes. dantoy believes it is a natural choice to develop a line where sustainability can improve our oceans.
Also in the range:
The Dantoy Blue Marine Boat & Sand Set costs £22 from Coolshop.co.uk
The Dantoy Blue Marine Dumper costs £19 from Coolshop.co.uk
For more information visit dantoy.dk