A US toy company who is known for its plastic action figures and board games is saying goodbye to plastic packaging. Hasbro is the largest toy maker in the world and has now announced all its packaging will be mostly plastic free by the end of 2022. It also plans to stop using plastic bags, elastic bands and the shrink wrap that you find around board games such as Monopoly and Scrabble.
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Hasbro’s toys, which include Mr Potato Head, will still be made with plastic. The company is testing materials to replace it but they have said it is challenging to find a material that works whilst being safe for children.
The company will start cutting down on plastic packaging next year.
We are proud to announce that we will be phasing out plastic from new toy and game packaging, beginning in 2020. Learn more: https://t.co/ng82EFEHIO #Sustainability pic.twitter.com/O5z4MCCSA8
— Hasbro (@Hasbro) August 20, 2019
Brian Goldner, Chairman and CEO, Hasbro said:“Removing plastic from our packaging is the latest advancement in our more than decade-long journey to create a more sustainable future for our business and our world”.
“We have an experienced, cross-functional team in place to manage the complexity of this undertaking and will look to actively engage employees, customers, and partners as we continue to innovate and drive progress as a leader in sustainability.” He added.
