Over 80% of plastic toys end up in landfill, incinerators or the ocean. We look at the real data behind the toy waste problem and explore what families can do differently.

Not sure what to buy a one year old? Our handpicked guide breaks down the key developmental milestones and recommends the best toys to support them, so you can gift with confidence.

Walk into any mainstream toy shop and you will find aisle after aisle of flashing, beeping, battery-powered plastic. Very little of it is made to last. Here is why screen-free toys make a real difference in the early years.