Lego swapping oil in its bricks for more expensive renewable plastic

Lego says it is on track to achieve its goal of replacing the oil in its bricks entirely with renewable plastics by 2032, after inking deals with major producers that can provide fossil-free materials for the long term.But the move means a major increase in manufacturing costs.The Danish toymaker said Wednesday that it plans to gradually swap out the oil-based plastics in its bricks with certified renewable resin, which is 70% more expensive than the raw plastic typically used to make the colorf