Sustainability

Whether it’s creating high-quality toys that are made to last, planting trees to help restore the resources we use, or ensuring our products inspire open-ended play for all kinds of kids, we’re on a journey to make the world a better place.

Our Sustainability Promise

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Supporting Thriving Forests
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Making Timeless Toys
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Creating an Inclusive World

THRIVING FORESTS

We love wood (it’s in our roots)!

We use it whenever we can

because it’s both natural

and renewable.

As the #1 preschool brand

for wooden toys*, we believe in

supporting responsible forest management.

*Source: Leger 360 Claims Research,

March 2025

FSC® Certified Paper & Wood

We’re committed to using

more materials from

responsibly managed forests,

with 100% of 2023 innovation

and paper products made with

FSC® certified materials.

(FSC® C156584)

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Sustainable Packaging

We joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition®

and are rolling out How2Recycle® labels

on our packaging.  

Since 2021, we’ve eliminated

over 3.5 million pounds of packaging material.

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Leading the Way

The Forest Stewardship Council® honored

us with a 2022 FSC® Leadership Award,

for “uncommon excellence”

in the use of FSC-certified products

and commitment to responsible forestry.

(FSC® C156584)

TIMELESS TOYS

We make well-crafted

and timeless toys to be

passed down from

generation to generation or

shared family to family.

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Toys Crafted with Care

It’s the attention to detail

that makes Melissa & Doug toys

so special — and shareable.

Supporting Parks

We’re proud to support the

National Park Foundation

with a $1 million commitment

over 3 years and a

parks-inspired toy collection.

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Safety Is Our Signature

The signature on our toys means

you can trust they comply

with US, EU, and other

international safety regulations.

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Sharing Is Caring

Over 85% of our toys have a

4-star or higher rating with

over 90% of these boasting

5 stars on our site!

These are toys you’ll want to share!

INCLUSIVE WORLD

Our sustainability commitment

includes making open-ended

play possible for ALL children,

because a sustainable world

is an inclusive one.

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children’s healthy growth and development.Skill-Building ToysOur toys are known for beingaccessible and helping kidsof all abilities develop essential life skills.

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Playful, Inclusive Content

Our blog helps kids play to

their strengths and differences,

whether it’s toy tips for kids

with autism or toy picks for

children with sensory issues.

Going Green at our workplace

We support a culture of sustainability in our workplace and are always on the lookout for how we can better our practices.illustration of light bulb

Energy Efficient Office

Moved to a more energy efficient office to lower our impact.illustration of phone

Paperless Processes

Introduced paperless processes wherever we can to reduce waste.illustration of hand holding apple

Eco-Volunteer Days

We host eco-volunteer days to plant trees, pick up trash, and make the planet happy.illustration of globe

Product Inclusivity

Created a diverse committee to help ensure products are inclusive.

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