Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Tag: barbie

Burn the Barbies, pause the pink

The highly anticipated live-action film starring Margot Robbie is an attempt to redeem the problematic toy. But it’s really just an expensive ad campaign for an outdated doll.

Mattel launches pilot program to recover and recycle toys with sustainability...

Mattel PlayBack is a toy "takeback" program that helps support the company's goal to achieve "100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all products and packaging by 2030."

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This is not a drill. Fascism is on the ballot. But …

Rather than being for personal absolution, voting is a tool in the political toolbox—if the goal is to avert the worst and improve the chances for constructing a future worthy of humanity.

South Africa files ‘overwhelming’ evidence at ICJ, accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

In light of Israel’s ongoing defiance, the international community must explore alternative measures to enforce the ICJ’s judgment, should it rule in favor of South Africa’s case.

Study finds black-colored plastic kitchen utensils, takeout containers may contain cancerous chemicals due to...

Researchers discovered everyday black plastic cooking utensils contain harmful flame retardants through current recycling processes.

Philadelphia DA sues Musk’s PAC over alleged voter lottery, citing bribery and election interference

America PAC, a super PAC funded by Musk, is offering $1 million daily to a registered voter in a swing state who signs a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments.

The plastics industry’s wish list for a second Trump administration

Endorsed by petrochemical lobbyists, the legislation is being criticized by environmentalists who are calling it the industry’s own Project 2025.