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Mattel Jun 10, 2021 EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) introduces Barbie Loves the Ocean, its first fashion doll line made from recycled ocean-bound plastic*. The launch is in line with Mattel’s goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all its products and packaging by 2030. “This Barbie launch is another addition to Mattel’s growing portfolio of purpose-driven brands that inspire environmental consciousness with our ...

MONEY By Kelly Tyko Mattel PlayBack will recover and reuse the materials from the old toys that families send to the company for future Mattel products. Theres no cost for consumers to participate, and the recycling program will initially accept Barbie, Matchbox and Mega toys. Other Mattel brands are likely to be added. "Mattel toys are made to last and be passed on from generation to generation," Mattel President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Dickson said in a statement. The company is i...

This is good news if you're storing old toys in the attic or basement.

The companys goal is to use 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all products and packaging by 2030. Last year, Mattel introduced several toys as part of this, including two Fisher-Price products – Rock-a-Stack and Baby’s First Blocks – and three Mega Bloks sets made from bio-based plastics. The Matchbox Tesla Roadster, planned to be available in 2022, will be the first die-cast vehicle made from 99% recycled materials and certified CarbonNeutral. How Mattel P...

UpdatedMon, May 10, 2021 at 3:43 pm ET Reply Families who have outgrown their Barbie dolls, Matchbook cars and MEGA toys can print out a free label and send the toys back to Mattel Inc. The toy maker aims to offer toys that are 100 percent recycled, recyclable or bio-based by 2030. (Photo courtesy of Mattel Inc.) ACROSS AMERICA — Mattel is taking back some of its most popular toys. Dont worry: Mattel PlayBack is not the corporate equivalent of a timeout. Rather, families whose kids have out...

Mattel announces that its PlayBack time Mattel Inc. Mattel Inc.s "PlayBack" program allows customers to print out a free shipping label and send toys back to the company for recycling. Toymaker Mattel Inc. has launched a toy takeback program aimed at recovering and reusing materials from old Mattel toys for future toys. The program, launched May 10, is just one of the initiatives taken by the company within the scope of its ambition to achieve 100 percent recycled, recyclable or bio-based plast...