[Newsbot]

Title: Reusable bags not as green as we think
Category: Environmental
Posted By: Canuckism
Date: 2011-01-10 11:16:41

[Canadian_Mind]

Seriously, does China intentionally put lead into everything? What is the point?

[Zipperfish]

Canadian_Mind Canadian_Mind:

Seriously, does China intentionally put lead into everything? What is the point?

I think the main point is that they work for 50 cents/hour.

[raydan]

Canadian_Mind Canadian_Mind:

Seriously, does China intentionally put lead into everything? What is the point?

The why is that the paint used to decorate the bag contains lead.

Why the "why... I have no idea except that probably it's cheaper to make lead paint than unleaded.

[BartSimpson]

Canadian_Mind Canadian_Mind:

Seriously, does China intentionally put lead into everything? What is the point?

Lead apparently enhances colors in inks and etc. so the Chinese use it especially in children's toys to make colors brighter.

My guess is that since the toys are not for their kids then why should they care?

Oh, and this year makes year eight of my personal boycott of Wal Mart.