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The Smart Beach Toy Swap: Why Scrunch Buckets Are the Best for Travel, Play & the Planet

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The Smart Beach Toy Swap: Why Scrunch Buckets Are the Best for Travel, Play & the Planet

When it comes to family days out at the beach, there's one thing we always recommend: pack light, pack smart, and ditch the throwaway plastic. The Scrunch Bucket and Spade Set is everything a family needs in a beach toy.

Say Goodbye to Plastic Waste

How many times have you picked up a cheap plastic bucket on holiday, only for it to crack before the week’s out? Or tried to stuff a bulky spade into your suitcase, only to give up and leave it behind?

Single-use plastic toys are one of the biggest sources of beachside waste. They’re rarely recyclable, often break within a few uses, and are awkward to carry. That’s where Scrunch Toys come in – a foldable bucket and soft silicone spade set that’s durable, sustainable, and built to last.

Why Families Choose Scrunch Toys

Folding, Flexible & Packable
Made from 100% food-grade silicone, the Scrunch bucket can be folded, rolled, or squashed without damage – perfect for hand luggage or a day bag.

Collapsible but Strong
Don’t be fooled by its soft feel – this collapsible bucket is tough enough for serious sandcastle work, water carrying, and rock pooling.

Eco-conscious & Long-lasting
Unlike plastic beach toys that end up in landfill (or worse, in the sea), Scrunch Toys are made to last for years. Fewer toys in the bin = less waste for the planet.

Gentle on Little Hands
The soft silicone construction is safe, non-toxic, and free from sharp edges – ideal for toddlers and older kids alike.

Stylish & Sustainable
With modern colours and clever design, this is a toy you’ll actually enjoy packing.

Explore the Scrunch Range at Freedom to Explore

From the iconic Scrunch bucket to watering cans, moulds and other beach essentials, we carry the full range of Scrunch Toys – all chosen for their durability, ease of use and environmental credentials.

Make the switch to silicone today and enjoy less bulk, less waste, and more fun.

“Our own kids have been using the same Scrunch bucket and spade set for over six years – it’s travelled across Cornwall and abroad, stuffed into hand luggage countless times. At £15, it’s been one of the most worthwhile and long-lasting purchases we’ve ever made.”

– The team at Freedom to Explore

Team Top Pick

The Classic Scrunch Bucket & Spade

As much as we love the whole Scrunch range (special shoutout to the ball and flying disc!), our top pick has to be the classic Scrunch Bucket and Spade. You just can’t beat its versatility – whether it’s building sandcastles, collecting shells, or carrying water or taking 3 for the sea in a mini litter pick - it’s the toy that does it all.

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