Introduction
Barbie, the iconic doll adored by generations, is back in the spotlight with an eye-opening new movie that challenges the once-celebrated slogan “life in plastic, it’s fantastic.”
In this article, we explore how Barbie’s latest cinematic endeavour sparks conversations around plastic pollution and how B4Plastics stands ready to help Mattel in transforming their production to a more sustainable plastic economy.
Life in Plastic, Isn’t So Fantastic
For decades and with over 100 dolls sold per minute, Barbie embodies a glamorous and carefree plastic world where beauty and perfection are prioritized. But times are changing, and society has become increasingly aware of the real-life consequences of the plastic lifestyle.
Plastic pollution has reached catastrophic levels, devastating ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Barbie’s new movie confronts us with this pressing issue, urging viewers to rethink their perceptions of a plastic-dominated world and its consequences.
The Bio-Economy’s Role in Redefining Plastic
The bio-economy is an innovative approach that seeks to shift the dependence on fossil-based plastics to more sustainable and non-persistent alternatives. By utilizing renewable resources, we can drastically reduce our reliance on traditional plastics and even logistics, mitigating their environmental impact. By designing a smarter end-of-life into materials, we give them a higher-level circular potential.
B4Plastics: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Plastics
As Barbie’s creators, Mattel, seek to address the concerns surrounding plastic, there is some good news: the maker of Barbie dolls announced that it plans to reduce plastic packaging by 25% per product. The company aims to hit 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic in all toys and packaging by 2030!
B4Plastics is a pioneering company at the forefront of the bio-economy revolution, dedicated to creating sustainable, non-persistent and environmentally friendly plastic alternatives. With their cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation, B4Plastics offers a range of new materials that could help Mattel revolutionize Barbie’s plastic image.
How B4Plastics Can Help Mattel
Conclusion
Barbie’s latest movie marks a significant shift in her narrative, challenging the notion that “life in plastic, it’s fantastic.” As society becomes increasingly aware of the environmental consequences of plastic pollution, embracing the bio-economy is essential for a sustainable future. By partnering with B4Plastics, Mattel can lead the way in transforming the toy industry into one that embraces renewable resources and biodegradable materials. Together, they can inspire a new generation of eco-conscious consumers and set a precedent for other companies to follow, ultimately turning the fantasy of a plastic world into a truly fantastic and sustainable reality.
New song lyrics proposal
“Hiya, Barbie!”
“Hi, Ken!”
“You wanna go for a green ride?”
“Sure, Ken!”
“Jump in!”
I’m a Barbie girl in a Barbie world
Life in bioplastic, it is fantastic
You can brush my hair (with non-persistent brushes), undress me (even my FORTAN® nylon pants, Ken) everywhere…
Imagination, a sustainable (plastics) life is your creation
Come on Barbie, let’s go party
Come on Barbie, BIO-PARTY !
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ABOUT RUBRAN®
Sustainable biorubbers to substitute common TPEs.
B4Plastics’ RubberPlastics products, brought to you as RUBRAN®, aim to realize material properties akin to rubber or thermoplastic elastomers while still offering sustainability both at the raw materials side, including a recycled postconsumer plastic waste component and bio-based content, and at its end-of-life.
Properties
Shore A90
Lower Shore A ranges under development
Durability
Moderate to high
Applications
High friction, noise dampening, bounce resilient, inflation,…
Non-persistency
Steerable between 6 and 120 months
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ABOUT FORTAN®
B4Plastics’ FortePlastics product, as for instance FORTAN®, give the strength of high performance combined with non-persistency: when reaching nature by worn-out part or microparticles upon use, the fate of FortePlastics is finally biogas and biomass – in contrast with conventional materials used for high strength textiles, filaments, parts and films.
Properties
Tensile strenght up to 250 Mpa, elongation 10 – 100%
Durability
High to extreme
Applications
Strong fibers/yarns/articles for textiles, fishing gear, engineering parts
Non-persistency
Steerable between 12 and 120 months
Partner up – building the New Plastics Economy is a practice best done together.
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Author: Leen Thys | B4Plastics
Resource: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/barbie-is-all-virgin-plastic-for-now-but-mattels-pledge-for-less-packaging-and-recycled-toys-means-change-is-coming-11651085516
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