'Green bricks': Lego Group builds out plans to develop non-fossil fuel based plastics by 2024

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'Green bricks': Lego Group builds out plans to develop non-fossil fuel based plastics by 2024

Danish toy manufacturer announces new partnerships to accelerate the development of plastics made using e-methanol 

Lego Group has announced a new partnership with European Energy and healthcare company Novo Nordisk that aims to develop methanol-based plastics for use in its iconic toys by 2024. Through the partnership...

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