Loop it forward and give your belongings a second life!
Ecology
24 October 2024
Toys like adventures, but not necessarily those involving dusting on the shelf. If your child has outgrown something or simply "passed that stage", it’s worth making room for new stories. Let go of the old ones and give them a chance at a second life.
Where can you return toys that you no longer use?
if the toys are in good condition (or can still be used by someone and bring them joy), you can Loop it forward—that is, send a Parcel for free via an InPost Parcel Locker. They go to the operator VIVE Textile Recycling.
How does it work?
- Pack the toys in a cardboard box or poly mailer (preferably sized appropriately, so you’re not sending empty air)
- Generate a code in the Loop it forward service (InPost Mobile or online)
- Write the code on the Parcel. It can be done by hand, with a marker or a pen.
- Send the Parcel at the InPost Parcel Locker: after scanning the QR code or entering the code on the screen, a locker will open. Insert the parcel, close it and you're done.
How to pack a parcel with toys?
The easiest way is to use what you have at hand.
- carton after online shopping-great,
- filling made of paper (e.g. old newspapers) or the padding leftover from other parcels
- solid sealing so that nothing falls out in transport
A quick tip: if the toy uses batteries, remove them before sending and take the batteries to a collection point.
Why give away working toys?
Because it would be a shame for good items to end up in the “maybe someday” pile at the bottom of the closet. With Loop it forward, you send items onward, and then they are sorted for further use. Items that are suitable for reuse can go back into circulation.
You tidy up, and then the items are taken over by people who know what they’re doing.
If you don’t want to send all the toys, you can also:
- give them to family or friends
- refresh and swap some toys in your child’s room (rotation works wonders),
- use parts of the toys for arts and crafts.
If you have more than one bag, it’s time to pack and Loop it forward.
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