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Plastic toy, a small household appliance

Plastic toy, a small household appliance

Műanyag

Broken plastic toys, small tools (e.g. measuring cup, spatula, toothbrush, plastic tweezers) are not considered packaging, but are often generated as household waste. Many people mistakenly throw them into selectivity.

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Miből készül?

Most often made of various hard plastics (e.g. ABS, PP, PE), which are often colored, shiny, or mixed materials (including metal and rubber parts).

Hova dobjuk?

It cannot be disposed of in the selective collector, as it is not packaging waste. These items are for municipal waste unless they are reused, donated, or placed in a recycling yard.

Miért problémás?

They are made of durable material, yet many times we use them for a short time. They are difficult to recycle because they have a non-uniform material and are often small, broken or contaminated.

Csökkentsd!

Így csökkentsd!

  • Buy durable, repairable tools
  • Choose a toy that can be recycled or made of natural materials (e.g. wood)
  • Use second-hand or borrowed toys
  • Donate what you can, don't throw it away first
  • Avoid impulse purchases (e.g. cheap but fast breaking devices)

Alternatívák

  • Wooden or textile toy (e.g. wooden cube, rag doll — Meska, Printa)
  • Stainless or wooden kitchen utensils
  • Repairable household appliances (e.g. modular)
  • Game rental systems (e.g. community groups)
  • Second-hand toy market (Facebook, flea markets, Wardrobe)

Tippek!

Don't throw a broken plastic toy in the picker — see if it can be reused or donated, and only as a last resort get into the mix!

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No items found.

Pár érdekesség!

Évente ennyit termelünk

Waste from plastic toys and small devices in Hungary amounts to several thousand tons per year, especially in the post-Christmas period and in the littering period. (Source: Greenpeace, 2022 report on the recyclability of toys)

Érdekesség

According to a 2021 study, most plastic toys don't meet standard recycling standards — because they're tinted, mixed, and made up of tiny parts.

Összefoglaló

Broken plastic toys, small tools (e.g. measuring cup, spatula, toothbrush, plastic tweezers) are not considered packaging, but are often generated as household waste. Many people mistakenly throw them into selectivity.

Hasonló termékek

Wooden builder, silicone or textile toy, stainless measuring cup, durable tweezers, repairable plastic household tool.

Videók és támogató anyagok

🧸Digital publication — purchase of toys and use of objects to reduce waste
👥Community of Sustainable Homes — ideas for rethinking and sharing games

Gyakran felmerülő kérdések

Can a plastic toy go to the selective bin?
No. Since it is not packaging, it can not be included in the selective. It is for municipal waste.

Why can't a plastic spatula or toothbrush be recycled?
Because its material may be mixed, contaminated, and not registered as packaging — the system is not optimized for this.

What can I do with bored toys?
If it's in good condition, donate it or put it in a give-buy group. Take broken pieces to a waste yard if possible.

How to choose a more durable toy?
Look for a CE marked repairable product made of wood, metal or recycled material.

What about battery-powered plastic toys?
The item must be collected separately and the broken toy is municipal waste, unless it can be disposed of as electronic waste.

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