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Lego plans to build a sustainable future

NEWSWATCH: The toy company has announced the launch of a $1-billion programme to replace the plastic used in manufacturing its iconic building blocks with sustainable materials. The Lego Group also plans to make its packaging more eco-friendly...

24 Jun 2015

Lego plans to build a sustainable future

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Part of the investment will fund the establishment of the Lego Sustainable Materials Centre in Denmark and the hiring of approximately 100 specialists.

TIME: Lego Wants to Replace Plastic Blocks With Sustainable Materials

CNN Money: Lego will say goodbye to plastic

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