Plastic is by far the most commonly used material for toys. However, the widespread criticism of plastics has not left the industry unscathed. Manufacturers such as Lego or Mattel have announced that in future they will only use alternative materials that do not come from fossil raw material sources.
Recyclability, the use of recycled or renewable raw materials, as well as significantly lower CO2 emissions are important new development goals. After the first three bio!TOY conferences in 2019, 2021, and 2023 which were successful with more than 110 participants, manufacturers of sustainable plastics and toys again exchanged news and experiences from 1st to 2nd April 2025. The meeting in Nuremberg, Germany (hybrid, i.e. on-site and online) is again supported by important industry platforms and interest groups (such as DVSI, Spielwarenmesse, Agency for Renewable resources FNR).