Ever wonder why Walmart ceased carrying those Mexican detergents laden with STPP? Pipe:
Why You Cannot Find Phosphate Detergents At Walmart
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arbilab
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An excellent example of how powerful WalMart really is. You can be sure the retail giant is leading other manufacturers around by the nose, as well.
Photo from link: OK, all together now, kids!
"Which one here is not like the other; not like the other; not like the other?"
Photo from link: OK, all together now, kids!
"Which one here is not like the other; not like the other; not like the other?"
LOL - completely unlike the others!
WalMart has been leading everyone by the nose for a long time. The Walton family is as rich as the bottom 40% (or more) of all Americans, combined.
That's real power.
I had to do a double-look for the powdered section in the detergent aisle at our local grocery (HyVee) the other day, they are dwindling fast. Even Target has reduced the powdered section to less than 1/4 of what liquids take in the aisle.
WalMart has been leading everyone by the nose for a long time. The Walton family is as rich as the bottom 40% (or more) of all Americans, combined.
That's real power.
I had to do a double-look for the powdered section in the detergent aisle at our local grocery (HyVee) the other day, they are dwindling fast. Even Target has reduced the powdered section to less than 1/4 of what liquids take in the aisle.
Well Walmart
is an 800 lb gorilla and pretty much dicatates where the bear craps. Problem is, it dictates the rock bottom cheapest cost and as a result, other retailers have no choice but to saddle up with Sprawlmart IF they want to stay in business.
If only the american sheeple would stop patronizing Sprawlmart, things would change.
is an 800 lb gorilla and pretty much dicatates where the bear craps. Problem is, it dictates the rock bottom cheapest cost and as a result, other retailers have no choice but to saddle up with Sprawlmart IF they want to stay in business.
If only the american sheeple would stop patronizing Sprawlmart, things would change.
Problem?
I don't know what you're talking about, Eugene. I've washed with Springtime Fresh Puppy Chow for years. It's just the thing to keep your darks looking their best!
I don't know what you're talking about, Eugene. I've washed with Springtime Fresh Puppy Chow for years. It's just the thing to keep your darks looking their best!
toploader55
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Oh Nate...
Your too much LOL
How are you my dear ???
I still have your Thank You Card. That was so thoughtfull
Your too much LOL
How are you my dear ???
I still have your Thank You Card. That was so thoughtfull
arbilab
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Note that Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Central America are under Wally's thumb.
OBTW, I read that the Waltons are on holiday and China now owns Wallyworld. Haven't verified but wouldn't surprise me. Trendy among rich heir biz kids to say "don't want to be bothered". See Coors and Busch.
I first heard of the phosphate issue in freshman botany, 1964. Apparently 'best men' have been working on it since then (see the end of Indiana Jones I). IIRC, for $2-4/pound you can buy all the STPP you want.
But yeah, it does make algae live long and prosper. Why don't we just get Monsanto to genetically alter algae?
Note that Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Central America are under Wally's thumb.
OBTW, I read that the Waltons are on holiday and China now owns Wallyworld. Haven't verified but wouldn't surprise me. Trendy among rich heir biz kids to say "don't want to be bothered". See Coors and Busch.
I first heard of the phosphate issue in freshman botany, 1964. Apparently 'best men' have been working on it since then (see the end of Indiana Jones I). IIRC, for $2-4/pound you can buy all the STPP you want.
But yeah, it does make algae live long and prosper. Why don't we just get Monsanto to genetically alter algae?
Did anyone else notice.....
that this article was written in 2009?? That's exactly around the time that phosphates were being phased out anyway.
that this article was written in 2009?? That's exactly around the time that phosphates were being phased out anyway.
Hmmmm
or am I missing the point??
or am I missing the point??
arbilab
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As above, goobermint has been 'squinting' at phosphates since the mid 60s. I don't know when the hammer actually fell, but we/they could certainly see it coming.
When Phosphate Laden Mexican Detergents
Began appearing on USA store shelves including those at Walmart, Kmart and so forth tree huggers went into an uproar. These products were being sold everywhere from local shops to large stores that catered to the large and growing Hispanic market. Problem is they were also appearing in states with long standing bans on phosphates in domestic laundry detergent.
At first P&G along with the other makers responded to complaints and threats of legal action by blaming others (distributers, resale persons, private individuals, etc...) for importing the product to the USA since they did not. Then P&G came out with an American version of Ariel (sans STPP) which lasted a hot minute before being withdrawn. Anxious to keep the growing Hispanic market that seemed to prefer using products they know from home, something had to be done. We now know the backstory.
Walmart and probably other major players leaned on P&G or whomever makes these particular products to create phosphate free versions. This way everyone is happy. Walmart and other vendors keep their sales, and P&G/the makers have a new captive market.
Began appearing on USA store shelves including those at Walmart, Kmart and so forth tree huggers went into an uproar. These products were being sold everywhere from local shops to large stores that catered to the large and growing Hispanic market. Problem is they were also appearing in states with long standing bans on phosphates in domestic laundry detergent.
At first P&G along with the other makers responded to complaints and threats of legal action by blaming others (distributers, resale persons, private individuals, etc...) for importing the product to the USA since they did not. Then P&G came out with an American version of Ariel (sans STPP) which lasted a hot minute before being withdrawn. Anxious to keep the growing Hispanic market that seemed to prefer using products they know from home, something had to be done. We now know the backstory.
Walmart and probably other major players leaned on P&G or whomever makes these particular products to create phosphate free versions. This way everyone is happy. Walmart and other vendors keep their sales, and P&G/the makers have a new captive market.
