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PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR Advent Calendar Delivers on Sustainability: Trays Made from Renewable Materials by PAPACKS®

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Zirndorf, September 2024 – PLAYMOBIL is staying true to its sustainability strategy with a new eco-friendly innovation. The latest PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR Advent Calendar ditches plastic for renewable materials from PAPACKS®, Europe’s leading producer of molded fiber packaging. This innovative solution eliminates single-use plastic from PLAYMOBIL’s toddler Advent calendars, marking a significant step towards comprehensive sustainability.

Tahsin Dag, Founder & CEO of PAPACKS®, says:
“Our collaboration with PLAYMOBIL is a bold statement for a sustainable future. Our fiber-based trays, made from renewable resources, offer a cutting-edge, eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic. This not only ensures a sustainable holiday season but also inspires other companies to embrace the shift toward a plastic-free economy.”

Since the start of this year, over 90% of materials used in all PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR sets have been made from biobased plastics. These plastics follow a circular economy approach, using byproducts from food or paper production. The new materials in the product line for children aged 1 to 4 maintain PLAYMOBIL’s trusted quality—safe for children, durable, and easy to clean. The packaging also features recycled cardboard, and the new molded fiber inlays, crafted from renewable raw materials, are food-safe and child-friendly.

With this sustainable packaging solution for the Advent calendar trays, PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR and PAPACKS® are ensuring that the holiday season can be enjoyed in an eco-conscious way—while toddlers explore a world of fun.

The new PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR Advent Calendar Snowy Christmas (Item No.: 70297) is available wherever toys are sold.

Product Highlights Include:

  • Reindeer plane with three attachable and combinable elements
  • Six stackable footstep stones with control images on the underside
  • Nine woodland animals
  • Christmas tree with hidden compartments
  • Spinning star
  • Two angels and Santa Claus
  • Dimensions of reindeer plane (without figures): approx. 23.5 x 12 x 5.5 cm
    Christmas tree: approx. 10 x 5.5 x 13.5 cm

Contacts

Press contact PLAYMOBIL:
PLAYMOBIL Press Office, pr@playmobil.de, Tel. +49 911 9666 1436

Press contact PAPACKS:
PAPACKS Press Office, press@papacks.com, Tel. +49 221 30163006

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About PLAYMOBIL

The Horst Brandstätter Group is a global player known for its renowned brands PLAYMOBIL and LECHUZA, delivering quality, innovation, and genuine value to consumers. PLAYMOBIL's imaginative role-playing toy, featuring its 7.5 cm figures, animals, and extensive accessories, has fascinated children for 50 years. With over 3.8 billion figures produced since 1974, PLAYMOBIL’s award-winning play worlds are available in around 100 countries worldwide.

About PAPACKS®

PAPACKS® leads the charge in developing and manufacturing sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions. Specializing in molded fiber packaging made primarily from tree and hemp fibers, PAPACKS® creates food-safe packaging through advanced technology and environmental commitment. Dedicated to a circular economy, PAPACKS® is reducing plastic pollution and invites businesses worldwide to join the movement toward a sustainable future.

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