I do think all of the kits seem to be very mindful of waste and use the material very well! Of course there’s always an opportunity to use better sourced materials like recycled plastics and such- but it would be really cool to see an Earth Day/eco-friendly collection made with all recycled materials! Like earthy garden themes, patchwork recycled paper, etc.
I am an avid recycler, often pointing out to others what they could be recycling. With today’s disposable society, even just one person’s efforts can make a difference. 
Like others have said, I would suggest, if possible, removing the plastic container found in many of the kits. I can’t vouch for the ROKR kits due to the mechanical parts but I’ve seen the plastic boxes successfully replaced with cardboard in newer book nook kits, and they work well. 
In terms of what I do, NZ is big on green and sustainable energy, so I play my part by recycling weekly. It can be as simple as using a bag every time I go shopping (we don’t provide free plastic bags anyway) to preventing overconsumption. I always ask myself if this is something I truly need or if it will end up in landfill. I’m also conscious of water and energy usage.
For my meetup, I opted for paper plates and reusable cups and utensils that I can carefully wash and reuse each time. I just feel so much better not creating extra waste at every meetup. 
From an eco-friendly perspective, what suggestions would you give Robotime?
Maybe for the plastic builds, maybe recycle them out of water bottles? Or any sort of plastic beverage? The packaging could also be made from recycled cardboard boxes n such too! Maybe made out of something that’s biodegradable?
We make all our food from scratch, it eliminates processing, carbon footprint and packaging.
We also raise our own livestock and grow our own produce!
On a personal note, I really appreciate brands that focus on reusability and actively reduce plastic use and other materials that are harmful to the environment. It makes a difference when products are designed with the planet in mind, not just the purchase itself.
One of my suggestions is replacing the plastic bags into recyclable materials like paper bags I think. I think the other materials on the kits are fine but if you can substitute the plastic details like the plastic flowers like that into paper ones, I think it will be better if ever we need to dispose the excess parts.
When I’m throwing my things, I usually throw them according to their categories like the non-biodegradable, biodegradable and recyclable trash cans so they can be throwed accordingly. I value the natural resources like the water and I turned off the faucet when I don’t need it so that no water will go into waste. I also turned off the lights when not in use so the electricity can be save. I also volunteer in tree planting sometimes to help preserve the nature.
About 10 years ago I gave up driving and have never regretted it. I started walking and hiking and it has been really good for my mental wellbeing as well doing my little bit for the environment
I recently built two raised garden beds. You are supposed to put cardboard and wood sticks, etc., in the bottom and then fill the rest with raised bed soil.
Anyway, I had saved all of the boards and boxes left over from my builds and I used them in the garden beds. It’s so very cool to me that I got to use the scraps from my miniatures to help my garden grow because all of those boards and boxes will eventually turn into mulch. I never would have dreamed that my miniature hobby would some day help to put vegetables on our table. So cool!
Here’s my “Robotime” garden. Haha
I cut up the leftover wood, ie the remainder of the template and spare pieces, and use it as mulch around non-edible plants or put it in the compost bin.
That’s a fantastic idea Alisa.
I know that my actions are just a small part and don’t make much difference to society. However, I still regularly dispose of trash properly, sort batteries when I’m not using them, and take them to designated sorting areas. I never litter on the street, even though I know not everyone does these things. I only do what I should do because I believe I want to prolong the life of this planet.
Sustainability isn’t just a value I hold at work. It is woven into how I live every day.
I shop packaging free for some of my cosmetics, use bar shampoo and solid dish soap to avoid plastic bottles, make my own cleaning products with vinegar and castile soap, and reach for glass and metal over single-use plastic wherever I can.
I try to grow my own herbs based on the season, shop my local farmers market to cut down on food miles, thrift before I ever buy new, mend things instead of replacing them, and swap paper towels for cloth napkins. Little things that add up. So when I look at a brand like Robotime, I notice the details.
I love that Robotime already uses FSC-certified sustainable wood and sources basswood following sustainable logging principles. That is a genuinely meaningful foundation, and one I wish more brands prioritized.
My suggestions
Instruction booklets and packaging inserts could shift to recycled or FSC certified paper, with kraft paper or tissue replacing any plastic inner wrapping. Soy based inks would be a small but real improvement too.
The biggest opportunity I see is in the plastic components. Exploring recycled or bio-based plastics for accessories and smaller parts would bring the non wood materials much more in line with the care already put into the wood sourcing.
It is an honest gap, and one worth closing.
Personally, choosing this hobby has always felt aligned with my values. A handcrafted wooden kit built to last is the opposite of disposable, and in a world of fast everything, that matters. 
I don’t know if it’s possible, but are the screwdrivers and tweezers really necessary in each kit? I think a lot can be saved without them. A simpler instruction indicating that they are needed in order to build the kit would suffice. I myself and I’m sure others also, have so many extra screwdrivers and tweezers lol. I don’t use paper towels in my house. Instead we use towels that we are able to wash and reuse. This saves money and keeps excess out of the landfill!
I keep all my spare parts to use on other projects to help eliminate waste, I’ll also use the boxes as storage for items in my craft space.
Plastic bags are the biggest denominator in all the kits I’ve built. There are so many, a better way to reduce the amount provided would be nice.
As for me,I try to take mesures respectful for the environment as much as I can in my everyday life. Nothing extraordinary for me.
Like most people, I pay attention to buy in the supermarket only food I need to limit wastes. And, of course, we use recyclable bags to do shopping.
At home, each time we leave a room, we switch off the light. I pay attention to not waste water when washing the dishes - I don’t let the water run in the sink contrary to a lot of people. Just wash the whole dishes first then rinse. Also, to clean my face, I take a cup of water to rinse myself and still not let the water runs, so as to limit wastes. And, we don’t have bathtub but shower cabins.
Concerning cooking, either I recycle the leftovers food for cooking (old bananas for delicious banana-Nutella muffins for instance, tomato sauces with any vegetables or soup) or put them in a composter. And I separate wastes, those to be recycled (yellow bins) from the others (black bin).
In winter, we do not switch on the air conditioner as much as possible, wearing warm pullovers. We don’t need dryer to dry clothes.
And, when I go hiking or especially to the beach, I usually take a little recyclable bag to pick up litter, cigarette butts, paper tissues or crisp and sweet packs. Smokers don’t realize that the decomposition of butts can take twelve years: one butt pollute up to five hundred liters of water in the environment.
And, concerning Robotime kits, the little plastic bag could be replaced by more ecological packs. Otherwise, that’s fine for me.
I feel like Robotime is in the right direction when it comes to being eco-friendly, which is awesome to see. However, just a couple of small areas where it could get even better.
One thing I’ve noticed is the amount of plastic packaging that comes with the kits—especially the small plastic bags and trays. It would be great if these could be replaced with more eco-friendly or biodegradable options. It might seem minor, but over time it really adds up, especially for those of us who build regularly.
Another thought is around the leftover wood pieces after finishing a build. Sometimes there’s quite a bit, and maybe Robotime could provide some simple ideas or guides on how to reuse the leftover materials or the best way to dispose of them responsibly.
On the meaningful things done for this planet, I think a lot of meaningful impact comes from small, everyday habits like we will composite food waste, bringing our own shopping bags for grocery, and cutting down on use of plastics which will make a difference overtime.
Overall, really love what Robotime is doing—just sharing a few ideas that could make it even better 
I totally agree with when you suggest that Robotime could propose few advices to recycle our leftovers after building a kit.
As for me, I have kept all little pieces from previous kits because that can help if I lose a piece. And I can recycle some of them by building a swing, add a additional mushroom from Alice in Wonderland in another kit for instance.
Well, I guess that all crafters of the community have a nice collection of screwdrivers 
. So do I 
That’s nice! I only keep a few of the small spare parts and throw away the rest as I don’t think I will be needing it, but maybe I should keep them properly from my next kits onwards in case I can use it for other purposes 