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They were trying to manufacture bricks from PET, but the properties of that plastic compared to ABS made it too difficult. Doesn't sound like a specifically 're
by nmeofthestate 3y ago
They were trying to manufacture bricks from PET, but the properties of that plastic compared to ABS made it too difficult. Doesn't sound like a specifically 'recycled plastic' issue as such.
- sschueller 3y agoNot all LEGO is ABS. https://bricknerd.com/home/every-type-of-plastic-used-by-lego-5-20-22 https://bricknerd.com/home/every-type-of-plastic-used-by-leg...
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- userbinator 3y agoThe bricks, the most well-known of their product, certainly are.
- rob74 3y ago...but as the Guardian article says, over 80% is, and those are the bricks you probably think of when hearing "LEGO" - the remainder are elements that are transparent, bendy, have to be especially durable or have other special requirements. The article you linked also includes several "historic" plastic materials that aren't used anymore.