Star Sensory Light

My rounded star sensory light is designed to provide a calming and engaging experience for children with neurodiversities. Its soft glow and tactile shape make it perfect for creating a soothing environment, whether at bedtime or during quiet time. Portable and easy to use, this light is a comforting companion for little ones who need a bit of extra support to relax and focus.

The important bits:

• Rechargeable using the included 50cm USB-C cable
• Lasts for 12 hours on white at full brightness and more on other colours with lower brightness
• Charges in a couple of hours
• Roughly 15cm x 16cm x 5cm
• Remote control to change to one of 12 colours plus white, adjust the brightness, set the light to fade or flash through all colours, set a 30 or 60 minute auto-off timer

The main body of this star sensory light is PLA, or polylactic acid. This is a material made from natural sources like corn starch or sugarcane, making it better for the environment than traditional plastics made from fossil fuels. One of its biggest advantages is that it is biodegradable. This means it can break down naturally over time, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or pollutes our oceans.

Unlike regular plastics, which can take hundreds of years to decompose, PLA can return to the earth in months under the right conditions, such as in industrial composting facilities. It can also be incinerated to provide energy. This leaves no harmful residues and doesn’t release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.

Another benefit of PLA is that it produces fewer greenhouse gases during its production compared to traditional plastics. This helps to reduce the impact of climate change. Since it is made from renewable resources, PLA also doesn’t deplete finite resources like oil. Using materials like PLA encourages sustainable farming and reduces our reliance on harmful chemicals and processes. While it’s not a perfect solution, PLA is a big step forward in creating a greener future.