This Barbie is Eco-friendly?

With all the hype around Barbie these past few weeks, Sara and Kristen decided to take a look at the environmental impact of the iconic doll--and some of our other toys, as well. Listen in as they chat about their favorite Barbies, the challenges of plastic, and how to balance our desire to give the kids in our lives the things that they want and still be a little greener.  Resources for this episode: (From intro) Nuclear fusion breakthrough repeated by lab | Fortune (From intro) Tour de Turtles Barbie Sustainability | Mattel Barbie and the Problem With Plastic - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Plastic Pollution Facts and Issues | The Problems With Plastic In Our Real World, Barbie’s Plastic Is Not So Fantastic Most materials are recyclable, so why can’t children’s toys be sustainable? | Yale Environment Review Life in Plastic, It's Not Fantastic - Earth Day Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Mattel launches sustainable new Barbie Loves the Ocean range My Kids Want Plastic Toys. I Want to Go Green. Here's the Middle Ground Hasbro: Environmental Responsibility