It’s really important for kids to understand about the environment and what better place to start than with their toys? The use of batteries in toys is widespread and so common that many of us don’t even question it. Batteries when finished with, however, can have some negative environmental effects, so it’s best to avoid them where we can. Batteries contain nasty chemicals that can be hazardous when leaked or if the batteries end up on a landfill site. There is also the fact that batteries are fiddly and costly, plus there’s nothing more annoying for child and parent alike than when they run out and you have no replacement batteries or screwdriver to hand.

Green minded toy companies such as Ecotronic have made use of simple but effective wind up technology for toys. Wind up technology is so simple that it’s a wonder we invented the battery at all. From useful radios and torches to really exciting toys such as rockets and cars, toy companies such as Ecotronic are employing wind up technology to make them go. All kids have to do is wind up their toys to make them work. These toys still function in all the ways we would expect; they make noises, flash lights and race along, but the bonus is they can be wound up anywhere, at any time. Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it’s also highly convenient.

Buying kids wind-up toys allows parents an excellent opportunity to explain about the environmental damage caused by everyday objects and shows them that toys can still be fun when using alternative means of energy. There’s a good range of wind-up toys available on the market and many of them, including those produced by Ecotronic, also come in sustainable packaging, making them the ultimate ‘eco-toy’.