What are the cardboard toys made from? ImagiPLAY corrugated cardboard building blocks are made of at least 50% recycled cardboard. The actual amount varies with each run, but is never less than 50%. The trees used for the remainder are all farmed. The wonderful thing about corrugated cardboard is that it is strong, yet very lightweight, making it a wonderful choice for preschool play. The cardboard is printed with water-based, non-toxic colorful inks. ImagiPLAY then apply an additional clear ink coating to each block to make it water-resistant. ImagiPLAY blocks are also recyclable.
Where are they made and by whom? Every component of Imagiplay block sets are made right here in America. They are produced in Wisconsin, where there is a large paper industry. Their warehouse is near the plant where the blocks are produced. By keeping everything close, ImagiPLAY is cutting down on the fuel needed to transport materials and providing much-needed jobs to American workers. The paper industry in our country has been struggling with many companies buying their cardboard from China. China has to import their raw materials from the U.S. or Canada to make their cardboard. The lumber is transported from North American to China, made into cardboard and then transported back to North America. The cost of this inefficient process is lost jobs, and much greater use of valuable fuel.
