{"product_id":"wild-republic-ecokins-mini-polar-bear-stuffed-animal-8-inch-eco-friendly-plush-toy-made-from-recycled-plastic-bottles","title":"Wild Republic EcoKins Mini Polar Bear Stuffed Animal 8 inch – Eco-Friendly Plush Toy Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Republic EcoKins Mini Polar Bear is an 8-inch stuffed animal handcrafted from 100% post-consumer recycled materials, including fabric, fiber fill, and thread derived from recycled plastic water bottles. This plush toy features embroidered eyes and nose (no beads) for baby safety, and it meets CPSIA (USA) and EN71 (EU) safety standards. Designed for toddlers and young children, it serves as both a cuddly companion and a tool to teach conservation and environmental awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this polar bear plush eco-friendly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe entire toy is made from recycled components: the fabric, fiber fill, and sewing thread come from post-consumer PET bottles. The hang tag uses recycled paper printed with soy ink, attached with cotton string instead of plastic. Each 8-inch EcoKins polar bear repurposes the equivalent of 7 plastic water bottles, reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches (approx. 20 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% post-consumer recycled polyester (fabric, fill, thread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes \u0026amp; Nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbroidered (no beads, no small parts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface washable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlobal Recycled Standard (GRS), CPSIA (USA), EN71 (EU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottles recycled per toy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs this plush toy safe for babies and toddlers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The toy is completely bead-free, with embroidered eyes and nose that won’t detach. It meets rigorous safety standards set by CPSIA (USA) and EN71 (EU), making it suitable for infants and young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the fabric made from water bottles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic bottles are shredded, cleaned, sanitized, and melted into pellets, then spun into ultra-soft polyester yarn. The same process creates the fiber fill and thread, all from post-consumer material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this toy be washed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is surface washable. Spot clean with mild soap and water, then air dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the educational value?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEcoKins plush toys help children learn about wildlife conservation and recycling. Parents can use the toy to discuss sustainability and the importance of reducing plastic waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a Wild Republic EcoKins plush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Republic has a mission to foster curiosity about wildlife and nature while promoting eco-friendly practices. EcoKins is currently the only plush line made from 100% post-consumer recycled material, certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The toys are designed to withstand everyday play and come with recycled paper hangtags and cotton strings, avoiding plastic altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WILD REPUBLIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58075471348015,"sku":null,"price":24.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/4478\/7503\/files\/wild-republic-ecokins-mini-polar-bear-stuffed-animal-8-inch-eco-friendly-plush-toy-made-from-recycled-plastic-bottles-1.jpg?v=1781491016","url":"https:\/\/toysforkid.co.uk\/products\/wild-republic-ecokins-mini-polar-bear-stuffed-animal-8-inch-eco-friendly-plush-toy-made-from-recycled-plastic-bottles","provider":"Toys For Kid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}