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Thursday, 24 June 2021

LEGO DISCOVERS RECYCLED PLASTIC (FINALLY)

COPENHAGEN, June 23 (Reuters) - Lego expects to begin selling toy building bricks made from recycled plastic bottles in 18 to 24 months, having found a suitable green alternative to oil-based plastic, the Danish toymaker said on Wednesday.

Lego's search for an alternative material has been a challenge, with almost 150 engineers and scientists testing many different plant-based and recycled materials over the past six years.

"We are super excited about this breakthrough," said Tim Brooks, Lego's vice president of environmental responsibility.

"We want our products to have a positive impact on the planet, not just with the play they inspire, but also with the materials we use." - link

NOTE:- Currently, Lego is made from ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) which is a petroleum-based, non-biodegradable plastic.

UPDATE

Lego’s quest to make recycled plastic bricks has failed. Now the toymaker is turning to e-methanol - link

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