
Barbie dolls are blamed today for helping to destroy a vital rainforest. Cardboard packaging for the children's favourites uses material from Indonesia's hardwood trees. Tests on boxes for Barbies sold in Britain, America and Germany are said to have revealed their damaging origins.
Indonesia's rainforest is being destroyed at a terrifying rate - putting tigers and orangutans at severe risk. Environmental campaigners Greenpeace plan a campaign calling on Barbie's boyfriend Ken to dump her, saying: "I don't date girls who are into deforestation."
At least a dozen Barbie lines made by Mattel may be affected. Barbies including the Swim 'n' Dance Mermaid sell for up to £25 in the UK. Other Mattel toys such as Snow White may also be involved.Greenpeace said: "It's shocking forests are being trashed to make packaging for toys."
Mattel said it has "a forward-looking commitment to the world in which we live".
Indonesia's rainforest is being destroyed at a terrifying rate - putting tigers and orangutans at severe risk. Environmental campaigners Greenpeace plan a campaign calling on Barbie's boyfriend Ken to dump her, saying: "I don't date girls who are into deforestation."
At least a dozen Barbie lines made by Mattel may be affected. Barbies including the Swim 'n' Dance Mermaid sell for up to £25 in the UK. Other Mattel toys such as Snow White may also be involved.Greenpeace said: "It's shocking forests are being trashed to make packaging for toys."
Mattel said it has "a forward-looking commitment to the world in which we live".