The Gravity 'Elevator Circuit' Set from Geomag Mechanics is made of recycled plastic (not 100% but almost!) and is a fantastic set for children interested in learning about gravity and the science of magnetic construction. Build your elevator circuit and learn to use gravity to turn your motor (no batteries or electricity needed!), running the metal spheres up and down the track in this innovative set. Made in Switzerland, the elements of this system are so well build (as with all Geomag products) and it is a fantastic gift to encourage children's creativity, inventiveness and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. All of course while having fun building lots of exciting creation! Our Mechanics Gravity 'Racetrack Set', the 'Loops & Turns Set' as well as the 'Elevator Circuit Set' are all part of the Geomag Mechanics Gravity 'Easy Combo System'. This means that these building sets can be combined to build even bigger circuits for an endless play experience! What it contains207 building pieces for the construction of a circuit Feel great about where it comes from Raw materials from Europe? Yes with exception of spheres and magnets as they are from China - The raw recycled plastics are bought from suppliers based in Italy and Germany. Spheres + magnetic components come from China. Organic? No Manufactured in Europe? Yes - Switzerland What's it made from? Recycled plastic What's it packaged in? a cardboard box and small plastic bags but all packaging is from 80% recycled materials. Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Recycled Cardboard Plastic-free? No - but made from recycled plastic materials Vegan? Vegan friendly Free from testing on animals? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? Yes, recycled Feel great about where it goes after you've used it Biodegradable / compostable? No Reusable / refillable? a great toy to reuse Recyclable? Yes Feel great about you and your child using it Great for ages: 8+ Shelf life: indefinite Awards: numerous international awards including the Special Prize for Sustainability Toys Awards 2021, German Innovation Award 2019, Toys for Future Award 2020 Nuremberg Toy Fair, Good Toy Guide recommended, Stem.org Authentication Early Childhood Product, Stem.org Authentication Educational Product and many more. Safety standards met: Yes - Geomag manufacturing complies with the most rigorous European safety standards including EU Toy Safety Standards (CE-marked) and EU REACH standards (verifying no heavy metals or other contaminants). The Geomag products are made of plastic industrial waste of traceable sources and not simply re-used plastic. This ensures a transparent process, making it 100% safe and suitable for toys 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: Great toy from a great company :) Care/use instructions Wipe with damp cloth and soapy water