Barbie, you terrible burden on our ecosystem!
If all Barbie dolls manufactured since 1959 were laid head to high-heeled foot, they would circle the Earth 6 times.
The Rag Street Recycling Program, founded by Elizabeth M. Mason, is designed to raise awareness and alleviate some of this terrible burden on our ecosystem. The program was initially designed to recover, recycle and redistribute Barbie dolls, her friends, accessories and garments. In the past year, the program has been expanded to include other toys, such as GI Joe and other plastic figure-dolls. Ultimately, these items are redistributed to non-profit group homes for children, such as Maryvale in Rosmead, California.
A number of individuals and organizations have responded to this ingenious solution. Girl Scout troops have used our program as a way for girls to earn service badges.
The Rag Street Recycling Program, founded by Elizabeth M. Mason, is designed to raise awareness and alleviate some of this terrible burden on our ecosystem. The program was initially designed to recover, recycle and redistribute Barbie dolls, her friends, accessories and garments. In the past year, the program has been expanded to include other toys, such as GI Joe and other plastic figure-dolls. Ultimately, these items are redistributed to non-profit group homes for children, such as Maryvale in Rosmead, California.
A number of individuals and organizations have responded to this ingenious solution. Girl Scout troops have used our program as a way for girls to earn service badges.