Most frugal people like to shop at second-hand places rather than buying new. It's good for the environment to shop second-hand, and I know many, many people who clothe their family(kids) this way.
I have an aunt who runs a very nice consignment store, and if this law goes through much of her profit will be done away with. It is interesting that I never heard of this law before.
This article is from the Los Angeles Times, and I thought I would share it!
Some owners say the cost of testing for toxic lead and phthalates will shut their businesses. The law goes into effect Feb. 10.
By Alana Semuels
January 2 2009
Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.
The complete article can be viewed at:http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift2-2009jan02,0,2083247.story
3 comments:
What an incredibly sad state of affairs, Morgan. Neither had I heard a thing about this legislation. It brings to mind all manner of thoughts about how upside-down and inside-out conditions in our nation have become. Remedies -- other than forcing many Americans out of business -- for the purported problem must be numerous ... but unlikely to be considered.
We'll keep looking up.
Let's hope they look at the wording of that one a little more closely.
Hey Morgan, I'm holding a giveaway over on my blog, I thought you might like to enter. : )
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