Eco-friendly unicorn toys for 8-year-olds

If your eight-year-old is deep in the unicorn phase (and let’s be honest, most of them are), you’ve probably noticed two things:

1. They want ALL the rainbow sparkle.
2. Half the unicorn stuff in big-box stores is cheap plastic that breaks in a week and lives forever in the ocean.

Good news: you don’t have to choose between planet-friendly parenting and unicorn obsession. Here are the best eco-conscious unicorn toys that eight-year-olds actually beg to play with—no greenwashing, no glittery garbage.

1. Unicorn Friends Trading Cards (yes, the ones from our shop!) Each card is fully recyclable! Each card teaches kindness, bravery, or creativity through a unique unicorn character. Eight-year-olds love collecting, trading, and inventing stories—screen-free play that lasts way longer than a plastic figurine.
2. Wooden Unicorn Balance Game Look for brands like PlanToys or Le Toy Van. Smooth beechwood unicorns stack into rainbows and castles. Perfect for developing fine motor skills and patience (and way cuter than Jenga).
3. Organic Cotton Unicorn Plush (with a conscience) Skip the polyester versions. Brands like Apple Park and Under the Nile make GOTS-certified organic cotton unicorns stuffed with corn fiber. Machine-washable, hypoallergenic, and they survive the beloved “sleep-with-it-every-night” test.
4. Recycled Plastic Unicorn Figurines Green Toys and RePlay use 100% recycled milk jugs to mold pastel unicorns that are dishwasher-safe and practically indestructible. Bonus: no BPA, phthalates, or PVC.
5. DIY Unicorn Garden Kit A tiny biodegradable pot, organic soil disc, and quick-growing rainbow chard seeds (the leaves are pink and yellow—kids swear it’s unicorn food). Brands like Creativity for Kids and Modern Sprout have adorable versions.
6. Bamboo Unicorn Puzzle or Memory Game 24–48 pieces printed with soy ink on sustainably harvested bamboo. When they outgrow it, it biodegrades instead of cluttering the playroom forever.
7. Natural Play Makeup “Unicorn Glow” Set No Nasties and Luna Star Naturals make shimmer balms and blush tinted with fruit pigments. Comes in rainbow tins—zero microplastics, all dress-up fun.
8. Reusable Unicorn Sticker Book Silicone pages that stickers cling to over and over (we’re looking at you, Pipsticks x Jaq Jaq Bird collab). No waste, endless storytelling.

The bottom line? Eight is the sweet spot where kids still believe in magic but are old enough to understand why we don’t want plastic in the bellies of sea turtles. When you hand them an eco-friendly unicorn toy, you’re giving them two gifts: the joy of imagination today and a healthier planet tomorrow.

What’s your eight-year-old’s current favorite eco-unicorn treasure? Drop it in the comments—we’re always hunting for more magic that doesn’t cost the earth.

P.S. If you’re starting your collection, our Unicorn Friends booster packs are fully recyclable. Grab one here and let the trading (and planet-saving) begin! 

Happy green galloping! Brittany & Avery 🦄🌿