PlanToys

All of the PlanToys production is located in Trang, a province located in the southern part of Thailand. The brand has acquired the Social Accountability International Certification (SA 8000), emphasizing international human rights. They are committed to supporting self-sufficient development, fair wages, and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and child labour.

PlanToys places a strong emphasis on its commitment to ethical and responsible treatment of its employees and community. Their commitment extends to creating a supportive and happy workplace. PlanToys has established the PlanToys Employees Savings Cooperative Limited to provide financial assistance to its employees. In addition, the brand has taken steps to reduce workers’ expenses by cultivating vegetable gardens within its factory premises and promoting the cultivation of organic produce. The company also focuses on knowledge and awareness among employees through activities such as organic rice planting with local farmers. Their holistic approach to employee well-being reflects their dedication to creating a positive and sustainable work environment.

PlanToys’ dedication extends to supporting projects. Their initiatives include creating accessible play opportunities for all children, designing toys for special needs children, setting up toy libraries, and contributing to social development projects aimed at reducing food waste and supporting environmental causes. 

PlanToys has received ISO14001, the Environmental Management System Standard, for their environmentally-conscious practices and Sustainable Way. All of the brand’s production is located in Trang, a province located in the southern part of Thailand. 

PlanToys are made with sustainable materials and production methods. The brand makes innovative use of reclaimed rubberwood from latex-exhausted rubber trees to make their toys. Moreover, they have creatively transformed leftover sawdust into PlanWood, an exceptional material that enables dynamic toy designs. These toys are coated with a non-toxic water-based lacquer, suitable for water play. 

PlanToys uses eco-friendly packaging. They use plain brown boxes made from recycled fibre with a printed label. 

PlanToys has adopted a circular design philosophy. The brand integrates environmental considerations from the outset of toy design. The company takes pride in upcycling leftover materials, minimizing energy use, and setting a sustainable example through its business practices. It also offers services that extend the life of toys, like a toy clinic for repairs and a Toy Library for rentals, under an initiative called PlayCycle. PlayCycle aims to create a community that recirculates toys, preventing them from ending up in landfills.

PlanToys has implemented a sustainable supply chain by sourcing 75% of materials from within a 30 km radius of their factory. This local sourcing significantly cuts carbon emissions related to transportation. Despite this localized approach to material sourcing, the company successfully manages to ship their eco-friendly toys worldwide, balancing global reach with environmental responsibility.

Additionally, their involvement in the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and their reforestation efforts, with 34,000 trees planted since 2004, underscore their commitment to sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

PlanToys demonstrates a commitment to animal welfare through its support for the Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, which benefits from donations aimed at educating children about elephant conservation.

PlanToys’ wooden toys epitomize the essence of slow fashion through their durable construction, timeless appeal, sustainable sourcing, and ethical manufacturing practices, embodying a commitment to longevity and environmental responsibility.

PlanToys has demonstrated a commitment to transparency in their sustainability efforts outlined in their sustainability report. They acknowledge the importance of integrating sustainability into their core business strategy across all operations and teams, which suggests a company-wide dedication to minimizing environmental impacts and preserving resources.