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Environmental Impact

In its own small way, Toy on the Shelf contributes to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDG)

UN SDG Goal 1 No Poverty
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No Poverty

Economic Relief: By reducing the financial burden on families through affordable toy subscriptions, TOTS helps alleviate poverty and improve economic stability.

UN SDG Goal 3 - Good Health and wellbeing
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Good Health and Welbeing

Mental and Emotional Well-Being: Access to a variety of toys supports children’s mental and emotional development, promoting overall well-being.This is mostly true for early childhood learning.

UN SDG Goal 4 - Quality Education
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Quality Education

Educational Tools: Providing diverse, educational toys enhances learning opportunities, contributing to inclusive and equitable quality education for all children.

UN SDG Goal 10 - Reduced Inequalities
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Reduced Inequalities

Inclusive Play: Ensures that children from all socio-economic backgrounds have equal access to developmental and educational toys, reducing inequalities.

UN SDG Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
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Responsible Consumption and Production

Sustainable Practices: By reusing and recycling toys, TOTS promotes sustainable consumption patterns, reducing waste and the environmental footprint of toy production.

UN SDG Goal 13 - Climate Action
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Climate Action

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Reduced Emissions: Lowering the demand for new toy manufacturing helps decrease carbon emissions and combats climate change.

UN SDG Goal 14 - Life below water
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Life Below Water

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Plastic Waste Reduction: Minimizing plastic waste reduces pollution in oceans, protecting marine ecosystems.

UN SDG Goal 15 - Life on land
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Life on Land

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Resource Conservation: Encouraging the reuse of toys helps conserve natural resources and protect terrestrial ecosystems from degradation.

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