Children are the main consumer group in the toy industry. After years of development, the global toy industry has shown fierce competition and high innovation. New products, new ways to play, and new features emerge one after another every year. As the concept of sustainable development rises in popularity around the world, leading companies in the toy industry are taking note of the environmental pollution caused by discarded plastic toys. More and more companies are actively taking "environmental protection" as a new direction to explore, e.g. advocate the use of recyclable materials, recycled materials, or biodegradable materials to manufacture toys.

A set of high-quality toys has not only a unique design and sophisticated way to play, but its material has also the features of safety and environmental protection, to stand out among the numerous toy products on the market. Its components should comply with the requirements regarding physical, and mechanical properties and restricted substances content. Meanwhile, the materials of the toys can be biodegradable in an industrial aerobic composting facility, or a high-solids anaerobic digestion environment.

At the same time, some forward-looking companies, while promoting the use of "biodegradable" materials in toys, also consider adding educational content on the principle of biodegradation, promoting the concept of environmental protection and advocating the practice of environmental protection in life, to enable children to have an intuitive perception and practical understanding of environmental protection at an early age. In this way, the company's corporate image of environmental protection will be deeply rooted in the hearts of parents and children.

Biodegradable toys, such as those made from natural organic materials (e.g., bamboo, wood, corn starch) or biodegradable plastics, are emerging in the market. The use of biodegradable materials, especially widely available and inexpensive natural materials, will help companies turn waste into treasure and reduce costs. A test report and a certificate on biodegradation are strong proofs of the outstanding selling point of the product, helping enterprises to open up sales for their products in domestic and international markets.

Intertek's product performance verification certificates, provide companies with a "performance award that consumers can understand at a glance". They can visually demonstrate the high-end performance of the products to every consumer. Combined with Intertek's Green Leaf Mark, it helps companies communicate the quality of their products to consumers and simultaneously demonstrate their efforts in sustainability, which enhance their brand image and market recognition.

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