A democratic New York City lawmaker last week introduced a bill to ban laundry detergent packs like Tide Pods – in the latest attempt to crack down on household goods because of climate change fears.
Stores and laundromats would face a fine of up to $1,200 for repeated violations.
It’s the latest in a series of green regulations that target household products, rules that have frustrated some consumers and business groups.
Detergent packs join the ranks of gas stoves, washing
Young women are risking organ damage by following a social media craze that promotes drinking a toxic cleaning product to relieve joint pain, fight infections and aid weight loss.
Experts have warned that at best the concoction can cause diarrhoea and vomiting – while at worst it could trigger lung problems and even liver cancer.
Hundreds of clips posted to social media app TikTok show advocates of the worrying trend mixing a US multi-purpose cleaner called Borax with water and
