How to Donate Toys

I toys They don't last long. Children grow, and objects must adapt to their age. They wear out easily due to constant use. Sometimes they become boring and unnecessary. The risk of toys going to waste, or ending up in a landfill, is very high. What to do? The best solution is to don't waste them by being able to donate them: with many ideas, all easy to implement. Even without leaving home.

Sometimes there are so many, really too many. And we don't know how to get rid of them, also because, over time, they accumulate in closets and bedrooms. children. Yet one way to not waste the toys which we no longer use, also because the children have grown up in the meantime, exists and it is really very simple: give them awayHow? There are two paths to follow. The first leads directly to the places and associations from where our toys to be recycled will surely end up in the right hands, that is, in the hands of those who need them: parishes, Caritas, Community of Sant'Egidio (which organizes the recovery of these objects through the network of Re-toy), Family homes, Reception centers for immigrants or families in difficulty. Even in centers that care for the elderly, some toys can be useful.

The second track, instead, points directly to public facilities and private companies that deal with training and assistance. Nurseries and nursery schools, hospitals (especially those with special departments for children), Red Cross collection points.

In general, to avoid wasting toys and to prevent children from developing harmful habits, it's best not to give in to the temptation of compulsive buying. This, in fact, risks... block the imagination of little ones, who find themselves surrounded by objects and do not have to make an effort with their creativity, and to erase the meaning, the very sense, of things in their minds. And from toys, the tendency to waste thus spreads, almost naturally, to other purchases, such as clothing. For this reason, it's important not to waste soft toys, stuffed animals, our children's first faithful companions. Once given as gifts, they can bring joy to other little ones, making our own children happy too, who will learn, by experiencing it, the beauty of the act of giving.

In Milan, for example, you can contact the Pediatric Hospitals (Buzzi, AOS Anna) and le associations operating withinThe organizers will collect the games in good condition and bring them to the children of the hospital wards to give him a new family. Another solution is nursery schools and primary schools: in this case, contact them first. the educational manager To make sure it's possible to make a donation, always contact the facility managers first to find out how to send used toys. Another very useful option is women's prisons, which often house the children of inmates. To arrange this donation, you can contact the volunteer associations that have access to the prisons.

We also recommend that you contact ABIO, theAssociation for Children in Hospital which has been supporting children, adolescents, and their parents since 1978. It has 5 volunteers in over 200 pediatric departments, grouped together in 66 ABIO associations throughout Italy. Contact the association closest to you to donate your toys and contribute to the creation of these projects. game rooms and child-friendly environments made in the hospitals throughout Italy.

The Rigiocando network has many branches throughout the region. One of the most active is in Campobasso, with a beautiful and up-to-date Facebook page. Here, a group of people receive and collect used and unwanted toys. They are then repaired and put on the market or donated to those in need. The association also offers free rentals and courses on reuse. The effects of this mechanism, in terms of reducing waste, are diverse. It reduces waste and potential sources of pollution. The culture of giving and sharing is expanding. And the circular economy is becoming a new paradigm to embrace in our lifestyles.

- nursery schools and kindergartens They're always short on toys: don't forget that. You can do a lot to help them, and it's easy. Find out which daycare centers and preschools are available in your neighborhood, then contact their administrators directly by email or phone. Alternatively, contact your local district office, which can provide you with all the necessary information.

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