A really old-world toy: the spinning top is one of the toys found on the oldest archaeological sites. They were developed, independently, by cultures all over the world. Ours is handmade the traditional way, from local Sustainability-certified**-certified beechwood wooden spinning top (11cm high, 4.8cm diameter) and cotton string for making it spin, in a recycled giftbox Feel great about where it comes from Raw materials from Europe? TBC - TBC Organic? No Manufactured in Europe? Yes - Spain What's it made from? Beech wood, cotton What's it packaged in? Recycled cardboard Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard only Plastic-free? Yes 100% Vegan? Yes Free from testing on animals? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? No * We're not allowed mention which certificate because of bizarre bureaucracy, for details search our site for 'Not allowed to say FSC'. Feel great about where it goes after you've used it Biodegradable / compostable? Biodegradable Reusable / refillable? No Recyclable? Yes, cotton can be recycled with other textiles, and the wooden toys can be brought to a civic amenity centre for recycling. See the MyWaste.ie A to Z for how to recycle anything in Ireland. Feel great about you and your child using it Great for ages: 5+ Shelf life: Indefinite Awards: TBC Safety standards met: European toy safety standards (CE-marked) Solvent-free? Yes Gluten-free? Yes Peanut-free? Yes Soy-free? Yes Lactose-free? Yes Easy to wash-off clothes / skin? N/A Improvements we're working on in this product: