6 September 20221 September 2022Das Ende des Lego-Steins nahtLego zählt zu den erfolgreichsten Spielwarenherstellern weltweit. In fast jedem Kinderzimmer findet sich der berühmte Lego-Stein. Doch nun muss sich das Unternehmen neu erfinden: Nicht nur die Konkurrenz, auch die Kunden verlangen nach Alternativen
14 July 202212 July 2022Lego in der Plastikfalle: Ein Spielzeugriese muss sich neu erfindenVor 90 Jahren gründete ein arbeitsloser Tischler eine Firma namens Lego. Heute ist sie der größte Spielzeughersteller der Welt, doch es wartet viel Arbeit auf den Konzern
21 April 202221 April 2022 Søren Kristiansen, Senior Technology Director Materials at LEGO (DK), on the current and future framework for a renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
23 March 202221 March 2022The LEGO® brick road to open science and biotechnologyThe development of LEGO® building in science and biotechnology constitutes an emerging trend that aims to provide widely available professional-grade tools and systems to all researchers regardless of financial and technological constraints
25 February 202221 February 2022Spielwaren auf Nachhaltigkeitskurs Lego will bis 2030 nur noch aus nachhaltigen Materialien fertigen, Mattel bis dahin auf 10% recycelte, recycelbare oder biobasierte Kunststoffe umstellen und Playmobil fertigt inzwischen aus über 80% nachhaltigen Materialien
12 January 20226 January 2022Biobased materials ‘super important’ for LEGOThat is why the company is experimenting with bioplastics as well as with recycling and reuse, to get the best opportunities for the circular value chain
20 July 20219 September 2021The LEGO Group reveals first prototype LEGO® brick made from recycled plasticOver the past three years, materials scientists and engineers tested over 250 variations of PET materials and hundreds of other plastic formulations to get a prototype that meets several of their quality, safety and play requirements – including clutch power
Legosteine aus PET-RezyklatMaterialwissenschaftler und Ingenieure haben über 250 Variationen von PET-Materialien und Hunderte anderer Kunststoffformulierungen getestet, um einen Prototyp herzustellen, der mehrere ihrer Qualitäts-, Sicherheits- und Spielanforderungen erfüllt – einschließlich der für Lego-Ziegel berühmten Kupplungsleistung
28 September 202023 September 2020LEGO to invest $400m over next three years in its sustainability and social responsibility driveThe planned investments include both costs associated with the development of new sustainable materials and the investments in manufacturing equipment
20 February 202017 February 2020Consumers confused by distinction between biobased and biodegradable plasticsGlobal survey shows "consumer attitudes have reached a tipping point, leading them to avoid brands that don’t prioritize sustainability and environmental issues"
11 December 201911 December 2019Avantium secures financing milestone with €25 million EU funding for FDCA flagship plantThe PEFerence partners aim to replace a significant share of fossil-based polyesters with 100% plant-based PEF
20 September 201917 September 2019Lego bald erdölfrei?Der dänische Spielzeughersteller will „klimaneutral“ werden. Doch umwelfreundlicher Plastikersatz ist gar nicht so einfach zu finden
19 September 201922 December 2019Nachhaltiges Plastik – Lego bald erdölfrei?Der dänische Spielzeughersteller will „klimaneutral“ werden. Doch umwelfreundlicher Plastikersatz ist gar nicht so einfach zu finden
4 September 20192 September 2019New LEGO Treehouse set contains highest number sustainable bricks everChallenging build, the exclusive set, made up of more than 3000 elements, is one of the largest LEGO IDEAS sets to date
21 June 201917 June 2019Spielzeugriese forscht bislang vergeblich: Lego verzweifelt an der Suche nach grünem PlastikersatzKaum ein natürlicher Rohstoff kann bislang den Baustoff der Lego-Elemente sowie der Verpackungsmaterialien gleichwertig ersetzen
14 May 201923 July 2019Brick by Brick: Could LEGO be Made from Hemp Plastic?While your children may love it, you probably know of LEGO as the evil little bricks that send shock waves of pain into your body when you accidentally step on them
11 April 201910 April 2019Toys are a natural fit with bioplasticsToys made of plant-based plastics was premise of the inaugural bio!TOY conference that took place on 27 and 28 March 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany
bio!Toy: Spielwarenwelt und Kunststoffindustrie im Dialog – Erfolgreiche Premiere zeigt Perspektiven der EntwicklungSpielzeug aus pflanzenbasierten Kunststoffen war Hauptaugenmerk der bio!TOY-Eröffnungskonferenz am 27. und 28. März in Nürnberg
17 December 201815 December 2018Toy maker Lego to focus on renewable bioplasticsBistra Andersen, senior product manager for materials at Lego was speaking to delegates at the European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin
22 October 201821 October 201810 bioplastic projects made from algae, corn starch and other natural materialsNumerous designers are experimenting with bioplastics made from environmentally friendly materials - from corn starch to beetle shells
10 October 20188 October 2018Out of the vault & available soon to fans – The new LEGO® Creator Expert Vestas® Wind TurbineThe first-time consumers can purchase a LEGO set featuring new ‘Plants from Plants’ elements – made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane
Als Neufauflage erhältlich und bald verfügbar für Fans – die neue LEGO® Creator Expert Vestas® WindkraftanlageDas erste Mal, dass Verbraucher ein LEGO-Set erwerben können, das neue „Pflanzen aus Pflanzen“-Elemente enthält – hergestellt aus pflanzenbasiertem Plastik, das aus Zuckerrohr gewonnen wird
13 September 201810 September 2018LEGO goes sustainable with blocks made from sugarcaneOn August 1st it launched its first sustainable LEGO-bricks
11 September 20187 September 2018Government Regs and Consumer Awareness Drive Bioplastic Packaging MarketStringent regulations in terms of reuse and recycling of plastics waste is one of the top drivers of the market in both developing and developed regions
10 September 20188 September 2018Lego Wants to Completely Remake Its Toy Bricks (Without Anyone Noticing)It is also pushing for the plastic in its toys to come from sources like plant fibers or recycled bottles by 2030
30 May 201828 May 2018The LEGO Group aims for 100% sustainable packaging by 2025Ambitions include replacing single-use disposable plastics and finding recycled or sustainably sourced bio-based materials for all plastic based packaging
22 May 201817 May 2018Bioplastics Get Tougher and GreenerDurable and engineering-grade versions are appearing in cars and consumer electronics, as well as appliances and toys
29 March 201827 March 2018Bioplastics Can Pose Hidden Risks for CorporationsBritish researchers caution: There are far more sustainable sources of ethanol than sugarcane
15 March 201813 March 2018Braskem to supply green plastic to the LEGO GroupMade from sugarcane, the green polyethylene will be used in the Danish company's 'botanical' elements range in 2018
6 March 201813 March 20182018 kommen die ersten nachhaltigen LEGO® Steine auf den MarktNeue, nachhaltige „botanische“ LEGO Elemente werden in verschiedenen Varianten erhältlich sein, darunter Blätter, Sträucher und Bäume
First sustainable LEGO® bricks will be launched in 2018New sustainable LEGO ‘botanical’ elements will come in varieties including leaves, bushes and trees
15 January 201811 January 2018Oil’s Dream to Grow in Plastics Dims as Coke Turns to PlantsUse of bioplastics made from sugar cane, wood and corn will grow at least 50 percent in the next five years
10 January 20187 January 2018Making plastic toys from biomassBig names looking to enter the bioplastic toy arena, but do parents really understand bioplastics?
7 December 20176 December 2017Building the partnerships to help Europe achieve its bio-based potentialThe breadth and variety of the projects with which the BBI JU is engaged showing a huge economic opportunity for Europe
30 November 201729 November 2017World Bio Markets returns in 2018 to focus on recent developments in the bio-based sectorBio-based chemicals, bio-fuels and sustainable products
22 November 201720 November 2017Many bio-based strategies, national bio-economy strategies look old-fashionedCurrent company bio-based strategies move towards a circular economy, and go beyond just low carbon and clean energy sustainability
13 September 201711 September 2017Plastic Stretches Towards the New: Top 10 Trendlines in BioplasticsWhat’s the promise, who’s making progress? And when, where, how, and costing how much?
9 August 20177 August 2017Lego wants to solve the world’s plastics problem with a biomaterial that can survive generations of playCompany to testing bricks made from wheat bioplastic
2 May 201726 April 2017Lux Ranks Three Potential Bioplastics for Building LEGO’s 2030 Sustainable BrickAfter interviewing LEGO Director in Materials Department Søren Kristiansen, Lux highlights the materials that LEGO is likely considering for its bricks
12 April 201710 April 2017Lego making slow but steady progress towards 2030 sustainable materials goalFirst 100% sustainable Lego brick prototypes have now been produced
27 March 201723 March 2017China’s BanBao to begin selling sustainable toy blocks this yearNew sustainable blocks are 95 percent "green" polyethylene derived from sugarcane residue
14 October 201612 October 2016Eco-friendly and fully bio-based: new challenge for toysToy makers globally moving towards ambitions to leave a positive impact on the planet
28 June 201627 June 2016Will Lego’s $150 Million Sustainable Plastics Challenge Make Biobased the Norm?Company’s goal to build better toys from sustainable, raw material might shift the plastics industry away from fossile sources
17 June 201615 June 2016Lego examines all options for sustainable materialsCompany's open-ended approach means is not restricting itself to just bio-based plastics
9 March 20169 March 2016Lego: Hohe Investitionen in nachhaltige ProduktionEine Milliarde Dänische Kronen für die Forschung nach alternativen Kunststoffen
17 December 201516 December 2015The Future of Lego Bricks is Bio-BasedForsaking its partnership with Shell, the Lego Group now wants to reduce its environmental impact and use sustainable materials
7 August 20156 August 2015Bioplastics Important Player in Sustainable ProcurementPLA, which is made from agricultural sugars, is poised to become an important player in packaging and durables markets as sources of supply expand, properties improve, and the economics case becomes more interesting
31 July 201529 July 2015Seeking success in succinic, succinctly, sustainablyReverdia CEO Marcel Lubben helps us to understand the broad applications and markets in an exclusive interview
Legos Go Sustainable, and Everything (Really) is AwesomeTo reduce its carbon footprint, the toy company is searching for a sustainable material for its bricks by 2030