Friday, March 22, 2013

Even Barbie Recycles ...

How many of you know that Barbie has become Eco-friendly? Yes, Barbie, one of America's leading consumers. How do I know this? Where did I learn this new fact? Check the accessories included for Barbie's recycling playset. Barbie has a lime green mesh bag for carrying items, a purple and hot pink recycle bin, a flower in a clay pot, cans and plastic bottles to place in the bin.  Neat, yes?

So let's hear it for the Pink Princess and her new occupation! Go Barbie, go!           

  
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9 comments:

  1. MuffMarch 23, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    One of the reviews said there was not a lot of play value with this set. I think play is what you make of it. I'd play the heck out of a set like that.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 23, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    When I read your opening line that Barbie has become more eco-friendly, I had hopes that the actual packaging on Barbie dolls had become more eco-friendly. Sigh ...

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  3. Georgia GirlMarch 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Way to go Barbie! Lol! The set is great. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. D7anaMarch 23, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Muff, Anonymous, and Georgia Girl!

    @Muff - I agree with you 100% - play is what you make it. We could have a story or even a storyline based on that set. Depends on the player's imagination ;-D

    @Anonymous - alas, no. Would that the packaging were more eco-friendly AND more buyer-friendly. Down with excess twist ties, unnecessary plastic tags attaching the doll's head to the doll's box (ggggrrrr ...), and excess plastic.

    @Georgia Girl - agreed. I think it's cute. And good to have in playscale.

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  5. UnknownMarch 24, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Hello from Spain: I like that set recycling barbie. I had not seen before .. Keep in touch

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  6. D7anaMarch 24, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Hi Marta! Glad that you like the set. It is cute ;-D

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  7. CarricktersMarch 25, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Well, I guess it's a good message but I wonder if her plastic accessories are made from recycled plastic? And I'm with you on the excess packaging. My original Barbie came in a cardboard box (which I still have) with no plastic ties holding her or her stand in place.

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  8. Anderson's All-PurposeMarch 29, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Real life eco-unfriendliness aside, that set doesn't seam to contain much *to* recycle. Maybe combine it with those Trash Pack toys...? :D

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  9. D7anaMarch 30, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Hi and thanks, Carrickters and Anderson's All-Purpose.

    Yes, it would be great if the plastic accessories for this set were made from recycled plastic. And "trash" would be a nice addition.

    Wait, did I really write that "trash" should be included ;-P ? But it would fit ...

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