Everyone loves Lego. It's one of those childhood playthings that's so perfectly innocent - who doesn't fondly remember the days of trying to build a pirate ship, or creating something entirely original? Well, prepare to have your childhood ruined.
Remember all the fun you had with those Lego sets? As it turns out, those very same sets are killing the environment.
To be perfectly fair, that may be a bit of an overstatement, but it's not all that far from the truth: the materials used to create Lego bricks are far from environmentally friendly, and there's been quite a bit of outcry for the company to do something about it. After all, no one wants to sacrifice the planet over tiny plastic bricks.
Thankfully, it seems as if Lego is ready to find a better solution: the company is investing roughly $150 million into creating the 'LEGO Sustainable Materials Centre' in an effort to rework how their product is made.
With any luck, one of the most iconic children's toys ever created will be a bit easier on the environment within the next few years.
For more information on the Lego Sustainable Materials Centre, check out the company's official announcement.
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