A Greener Playtime for Chinese Toys

A toy factory in Shenzhen, China has masterminded an ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy usage while still maintaining efficient manufacturing processes.

Mar 27, 2012
A toy factory in Shenzhen, China has an ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy usage while still maintaining efficient manufacturing processes.
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