EcoKins Mini Great White Shark 8" Stuffed Animal – 7 Recycled Bottles, Sustainable Plush Toy
EcoKins Mini Great White Shark 8" Stuffed Animal – 7 Recycled Bottles, Sustainable Plush Toy
The Wild Republic EcoKins Mini Great White Shark is an 8-inch stuffed animal made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. It uses fabric, fill, and thread derived from 7 recycled plastic water bottles. The toy is bead-free with embroidered eyes and nose, making it safe for infants and toddlers. This plush is part of a sustainable line designed to teach kids about conservation and the environment.
How Is This EcoKins Plush Made from Recycled Water Bottles?
Each 8-inch great white shark starts as plastic water bottles. The bottles are shredded, cleaned, sanitized, and melted into pellets. These pellets are spun into an ultra-soft fabric yarn. The yarn becomes the plush’s fabric, fiber fill, and sewing thread. The toy’s hang tag is recycled paper printed with soy ink and attached with cotton string instead of plastic. The embroidered eyes and nose use the same recycled thread. In total, 7 water bottles go into one Mini Great White Shark.
Product Details at a Glance
| Size | 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) |
| Materials | 100% post-consumer recycled fabric, fill, thread; recycled paper hangtag; cotton string |
| Bottles Used | 7 recycled water bottles per toy |
| Safety | Bead-free; embroidered eyes and nose; exceeds CPSIA (USA) and EN71 (EU) standards |
| Cleaning | Surface washable |
| Certification | Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified |
| Age Range | Safe for all ages, especially toddlers and infants |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this plush toy safe for babies?
Yes. The EcoKins Mini Great White Shark is bead-free and has embroidered eyes and nose, eliminating choking hazards. It also meets or exceeds CPSIA (USA) and EN71 (EU) safety standards.
How many recycled water bottles are used to make this toy?
Each 8-inch shark is crafted from 7 recycled plastic water bottles. The fabric, fiber fill, and thread all come from post-consumer bottles.
Can this stuffed animal be washed?
The plush is surface washable. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild soap if needed.
What certifications does EcoKins have?
EcoKins plush is certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), ensuring the recycled content is verified.
Why Choose an Eco-Friendly Stuffed Animal?
Wild Republic’s EcoKins line helps reduce plastic waste. Over 60 million single-use water bottles go to landfills daily. By choosing this plush, you’re supporting a product that repurposes 7 bottles into a soft, cuddly toy. It also gives parents a way to talk to children about recycling and animal conservation. The toy is designed to foster curiosity about wildlife while teaching sustainability.