Recycling Old Toys Just Got Easier
If your old, battered collection of Barbies, matchbox cars, or MEGA Bloks are out of date, throwing them away (without throwing them in a landfill) will be much easier.
As nostalgic as these 80s and 90s Barbie dolls (with the “cute” haircut you gave them, or the marker your little brother ruined them with) may have once been, you probably you really don’t want them to take up more storage space – and no one else needs them.
Fortunately, Mattel now relieves you of them with its new “PlayBack” software, which is designed to recover and reuse materials contained in toys for use in future Mattel products. This old Ken doll (which has no leg thanks to the family dog) is made with materials that can be used in new toys for children, so you can feel good because his essence will continue to bring joy to others in the future. fresh look. Likewise, if your kids destroyed their own, more modern versions of these classic toys with the same enthusiasm as you, you can get rid of them without feeling any environmental guilt.
For now, the program is only available in the US and Canada, and only toys from the Barbie, Matchbox and MEGA brands are accepted, although the company’s goal is to eventually accept all Mattel brands . Returning toys is simple: go to the Mattel website, fill out the quick form, and print the free shipping label. Pack them however you want and ship them – they don’t need to be cleaned or repaired, although all batteries need to be removed for transport.
This program is really for toys that are in poor playable condition. If your toys are still in good condition, it is best to donate them to a friend or family member, sell or donate to your local charity.