Meet Sustainimals - A stuffed animal company on a mission to reduce waste and combat global warming, one stuffed animal at a time!

Chances are, if you are using the Plastic Score App, you are someone who is concerned with the environment, and looking for new ways and products to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. While aspiring towards a zero-waste lifestyle is admirable, in many instances, it might not be possible. That’s why the PlasticStore team is committed to offering you sustainable swaps for everyday products!

Depending on where you are in your eco-friendly journey, you may have seen some information on synthetic fabrics and fast fashion, and their detrimental impact on the environment. Some clothing companies have started paying attention to sustainability and introduced lines made from recycled or organic fabrics. But what about other products that are traditionally made from polyester?

That’s why we were so excited to learn about Sustainimals, a Portland Oregon based company that sells stuffed animals made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. Now, if any of you have tried eco-friendly toys for your kids before, you know that they usually get relegated to the corner in favor of toys that are brightly colored, shiny, soft, or noisy. Sustainimals are just as soft and cuddly as their traditionally-made counterparts. Check out your child’s favorite stuffed animal; chances are, it is made from polyester, which is made from plastic. Sustainimals uses polyester stuffing, thread, and fabric that are made from recycled plastic, and meet Global Recycled Standard 4.0 requirements. In addition, Sustainimals are CPSIA compliant and ASTM F963 certified, so they are safe for all ages! Sustainimals even takes a sustainable approach to shipping; carbon-neutral, free shipping is standard on every order, and the stuffed animals come to you in an Eco-Enclose 100% recycled poly mailer. Lastly, we love that Sustainimals donates 25% of profits to the Natural Resources Defense Fund to support its mission of advocating for the environment.

So the next time you’re looking for a soft and cuddly gift, whether for a birthday, a baby shower, a holiday, or just to let someone special know you are thinking of them, consider a Sustainimal and share some love with the planet!