If it makes you feel better, lego is actively chasing this out and switching to paper packaging! I've started to see it more and more on newer sets.
At least they've stuck with cardboard + paper packaging on everything else from the start.
Though, the fact lego is in of itself plastic sorta will always be an inherent problem... lol
Since they're using ABS they have done some experiments with using recycled plastic. I think the biggest challenge is to get the quality to their standard. I don't think they made any pledges (didn't bother to check either) but they are at least testing the waters!
Non-single-use plastic isn't really a problem. It's no worse than equivalent metal parts.
I know that plastic recycling was a scam for the most part (types ~~5 & 7~~ 4 & 6 specifically). ~~But that's type 2 plastic (HDPE) which is properly recyclable in 99% of places. So that's a plus.~~
Edit: Apparently my eyes are shit and that is type 5. So no silver-lining here after all, just more dread.
Edit 2: I've been informed that types 4 & 6 (plastic bags/wraps and Styrofoam) are the bad plastics. So this is recyclable in a lot of places. Silver lining restored!
The packaging? I think you may have misread it. It's 5.
I think you need to zoom in. You're looking at it from the back, so it's not a 2, it's a 5, and it says PP for polypropylene next to the resin identification number.
Build in the bag
Build in the bag
You’re the one that bought it
Actually, my friend bought it.
All this company does is creates plastic which will end up in land fills.
Buying their products contributes to this.
Exactly. My friend brought it over for me to put together (not an excuse).
Next time I will yell at him about buying wasteful products. A conclusion I came to on my own and goes over well when lectured to friends bearing gifts.
