With all the hype around Barbie these past few weeks, Sara and Kristen decided to take a look at the environmental impact of the iconic doll--and some of our other toys, as well. Listen in as they chat about their favorite Barbies, the challenges of plastic, and how to balance our desire to give the kids in our lives the things that they want and still be a little greener.
Resources for this episode:
(From intro) Nuclear fusion breakthrough repeated by lab | Fortune
(From intro) Tour de Turtles
Barbie Sustainability | Mattel
Barbie and the Problem With Plastic - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Plastic Pollution Facts and Issues | The Problems With Plastic
In Our Real World, Barbie’s Plastic Is Not So Fantastic
Life in Plastic, It's Not Fantastic - Earth Day
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Mattel launches sustainable new Barbie Loves the Ocean range
My Kids Want Plastic Toys. I Want to Go Green. Here's the Middle Ground