Lego gives up on recycled bricks: BBC News Review

Lego have stopped a plan to make their toy bricks more environmentally friendly. The Danish company say it's because changing to recycled plastic doesn't actually reduce carbon emissions. Around 80% of Lego bricks are currently made from an oil-based plastic. The toymaker says it is 'fully committed' to making its bricks from sustainable materials by 2032.
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