November 15, 2010
Interesting that legislation was passed this year authorizing a special discounted duty rate on NWPP bags to O% while better and greener fabrics made from recycled materials are subject to a 20% duty rate. This of course drives prices down on the very fabric that Sen. Charles Schumer (D-New York) claims contains unacceptable levels of lead. This is complicated issue.
November 15, 2010
The Dept. of Toxic Substances TiPPA (Toxics in Packaging Prevention Act) was passed in 2007 addressing heavy metals in one use packaging. California adopted this legislation in 2007. It’s about time more States are looking at this!
November 13, 2010
I say no. It’s not that hard folks. Find a good manufacturer in China (yes, they do exist) who is willing to do independent testing and better yet test in the USA! And..retails moving up to $1/50 per bag? I think consumers are willing to pay more to know the bags they use are safe . http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/12/winndixie-publix-reusable_n_782614.html
