Andy Kondrat:
Nicole Hughes
June 27, 2008 | 10:59 am EST
The TakePart Top 10 Weekly Roundup is a compilation of the week’s most notable stories from our entertainment-meets-social-action blogging network. Check out some of our most popular stories of the week, as well as a few TakePart blogger favorites!
Nicole Hughes:
Eco-Moms Mad About “Greenwash” Barbie
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Home Depot Will Recycle Your CLF Bulbs for Free
Department of Energy Predicts 50% Energy Increase By 2030
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Jon Popham:
NYC Waterfalls Installation Starts This Week
Capt. John Smith Is Back…and Running for President
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Giulia Rozzi:
Emile Norman: By His Own Design
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Gina Telaroli:
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Eco-moms are mad at Mattel’s attempt to push a new line of green Barbie accessories, claiming that the company’s dubious environmental claims are made in the interest of marketing and not in the interest of making toys safer for kids. Eco Child’s Play, a blog written by concerned parents with tips and advice on safe, non-toxic toys and clothing for children, wrote about their concerns over Mattel’s greenwashing back in May, and other online news venues have since picked up on the story. Here’s what Mattel had to say about their new “Barbie BCause” line:
