Bunny Hopkins

The toy industry is one of the most plastic-intensive and polluting in the world, leaving countless discarded toys to accumulate in landfills or drift into waterways. In fact, it's estimated that 150 million tons of plastic are already in the ocean, which will increase at a rate of 8 million tons a year if nothing changes. Much of this abandoned plastic is from used toys, which are, on average, enjoyed for about 8 months before they are outgrown and disposed of. In contrast, Bunny Hopkins creates timeless wooden balance boards that are made in the USA and free of plastic and unsafe dyes. Each board is handmade from smooth, polished, all-natural birch wood sourced from the Appalachian Mountains. The sourcing of this wood isn't the only part of the board that is USA-based. Bunny Hopkins prioritizes a domestic process for each and every component of their boards, from wood procurement to polishing and stain finishing to manufacturing. The boards are colored with children-safe, non-toxic water-based stains including rich red oak, bright rainbow, and warm honey maple! Bunny Hopkins also offers an unfinished model that's just as fun and engaging as their colorful options for those who prefer a more minimalist aesthetic. These boards are also CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), SOC (System and Organization Controls), and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) certified so children can safely enjoy their new go-to activity. As a tight-knit company, being USA-based helps Bunny Hopkins ensure optimal labor practices for their community, including paying employees a living wage and fostering positive supplier relationships with local businesses. Material sourcing is critical for Bunny Hopkins. In addition to maintaining a transparent supply chain, they also prioritize the oft-forgotten pollution component of long-distance transport. Through their conscious decision to manufacture here in the USA, Bunny Hopkins is able to cut down on their own greenhouse gas emissions that come from the transport of materials and finished products. In-house, they are also working towards a no-paper footprint, but use recycled paper for most packaging and day-to-day business operations when necessary. From the materials they use to their focus on child development, family-owned-and-operated Bunny Hopkins is truly exemplary of a socially responsible business and sustainable play advocate. As a company focused on being 100% made in the USA, they care about their boards from the very beginning and up to the very end, cutting down on transport emissions, promoting safe labor practices, and being truly committed to where their lovely creations come from. Bunny Hopkins also prioritizes Diversity and Inclusion initiatives through their diversity wobble boards that celebrate racial diversity and reflect that our strengths lie in our differences. Additionally, they partner with One Tree Planted to plant trees for every board purchased. What better way to promote a better tomorrow than unleashing a little one's imagination with one of these sustainable wobble boards!