# Confrontational Controversy Ads The Barbie's Rainforest Destruction Campaign Uses Ken By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbies-rainforest-destruction References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/scandal-barbies-rainforest-destruction-habit) The Greenpeace Organization has come up with a clever campaign concerning [Barbie's rainforest destruction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-signature-2024-holiday-doll). The environmental organization has targeted Mattel with a campaign that mocks the reunion of the iconic doll duo [Barbie and Ken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest). The campaign features an animated Ken (similar to the one seen in Toy Story) and an interviewer confronting Ken about Barbie's rainforest destruction. At first, Ken plays into the idea that Barbie is perfect, but once handed photos and shown footage of the rainforest destruction, he vows he will no longer be dating the blonde bombshell. The Greenpeace movement seeks to prevent Mattel from using cheaper cardboard in their packaging. The cheaper packaging comes mostly from rainforest trees. The campaign also goes as far to get fans to Unlike Barbie on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) and upload an angry Ken doll avatar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Confrontational Controversy Ads:** Incorporate confrontational and controversial elements in advertising campaigns to generate attention and raise awareness. - **Environmental Activism:** Harness the power of activism to advocate for sustainability and hold companies accountable for their environmental impact. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Explore alternative packaging materials and practices that minimize the use of resources, such as cardboard sourced from rainforests. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising and Marketing:** Leverage confrontational and controversial elements to create attention-grabbing advertising campaigns that resonate with consumers. - **Non-profit and Environmental Organizations:** Engage in environmental activism to raise awareness and drive change towards sustainable practices in various industries. - **Packaging and Manufacturing:** Incorporate sustainable packaging solutions that prioritize the use of eco-friendly materials and minimize environmental harm. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-rush-soap.md) - [Boxed Toy Couples Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-ken-box-couple-costume.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Villainous Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-all-is-fair.md) - [Decluttering Toy Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taptorebox.md) - [Provocative AR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-so-happy-animals.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-malta.md)