Blog | Sustainable Toys & 3D Print Inspiration – WereldjeMakers
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🌱 Why 3D Printed Toys are the Future of Sustainable Play
In a world full of mass production and plastic toys, more and more parents are asking themselves: can playtime also be conscious and environmentally friendly?
At WereldjeMakers we say wholeheartedly: yes! And 3D printing plays a major role in that.
🌍 Playing with a Smaller Footprint
Traditional toys are often produced on the other side of the world. This means:
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Oil-based plastic
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Polluting long-distance transport
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Unnecessary packaging
The result? A large ecological footprint for something that is sometimes only used for a short time.
Our figures and containers are different:
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✅ 3D printed in the Netherlands
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✅ Made from biodegradable PLA (made from corn starch)
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✅ Produced with solar energy
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✅ Packed with as little material as possible and without unnecessary waste
In this way, we reduce the impact on the environment together — without sacrificing fun.
🧩 The Power of 3D Printing
With 3D printing we can:
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Only make what is needed → no waste, no overproduction
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Designing toys that are truly unique, often with movable parts
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Completely local production — directly from our workshop in Veldhoven
No container ships or large warehouses. Each figure is printed with care, directly for your child.
🚚 Local Printing = Smart Shipping
Because we print everything locally:
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Aren't thousands of products imported?
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We save on international shipping (and CO₂ emissions)
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Customers in the Netherlands and Europe will receive their parcels faster and cleaner
Short chains, big smiles.
🌟 Playing with Meaning
At WereldjeMakers, it's not just about toys. We're building a world where playing:
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🌿 Sustainable is
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🤲 Handmade is
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🧠 Creative and imaginative is
We are proud to contribute to a new way of playing — more conscious, local and fun.
🔗 Ready to play with a good feeling?
Explore our 3D printed collection and discover toys that fit the future of your child and our planet.