August 20, 2005

Cintas will stop using some toxic chemicals; workers gagged at hearing

Workers at an industrial laundry facility in Connecticut have scored a precedent-setting victory in their efforts to reduce their exposure to toxic chemicals, and at the same time help clean up the area’s waterways. The state Department of Environmental Protection held a public hearing Thursday night on the company’s application for a revised discharge permit. MT reports from Branford, Connecticut in this WIN feature.

Posted by rich at August 20, 2005 05:31 AM