I remember when I visited Beijing in 1999 walking off the plane and being slammed in the face with a wall of smog, which persisted throughout my trip.
The amount of industrial pollution in China today is off the charts. Anyone who buys anything made in China that they ingest or inhale is a fool.
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- Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:50 pm
- Forum: Home
- Topic: Some candles are possibly made in China now
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15926
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:58 pm
- Forum: Home
- Topic: World globe not made in China
- Replies: 4
- Views: 91877
Re: World globe not made in China
I love my Replogle globe, but after a few years I realized the model I got was too big. Here's another model that's more appropriate for a kid's room or classroom. It's more affordable as well, at under $60. https://amzn.to/3Qm60T5 According to the images on Amazon, TAIWAN is spelled in all caps, de...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:39 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: Disposable plastic shopping / trash bags
- Replies: 1
- Views: 116738
Re: Disposable plastic shopping / trash bags
Unfortunately, Amazon is no longer reliable. I also bought this brand of bag from Tashibox, but the last shipment I got was made in China. And it was clear that it was—while the earlier made-in-Cambodia bags were thick and durable, these literally broke apart when I put even the slightest weight in ...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: Bicycles are made outside of China now
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10864
Re: Bicycles are made outside of China now
This is great news, Carsten, thanks for reporting! This is a great sign. From what I can tell, there are a few things happening: - China apologists are saying that this is all part of the plan. China is getting affluent, so like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan before it, these jobs don't pay enough. ...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: Home
- Topic: Metal Shoe Rack made in Taiwan at BJ's
- Replies: 0
- Views: 19258
Metal Shoe Rack made in Taiwan at BJ's
I was shocked to find this Meta Shoe Rack with Wood Top at my local BJs for a few reasons. One, it was really affordable at $35. Second, it was made in Taiwan. https://notochina.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-27-at-1.02.42-PM.png https://notochina.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sc...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:52 pm
- Forum: Deals
- Topic: Great Deals on Crayola Crayons, Colored Pencils, and Markers - 2023 Sale at Staples
- Replies: 0
- Views: 25044
Great Deals on Crayola Crayons, Colored Pencils, and Markers - 2023 Sale at Staples
There are some pretty good deals at Staples for Crayola Products made in the USA, including: Crayola Kid's Markers (Thick) - $0.99 https://www.staples.com/Crayola-Classic-Markers-Broad-Line-10-Box/product_860124 Crayola Kid's Markers (Thin) - $0.99 https://www.staples.com/Crayola-Classic-Markers-Fin...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: Bicycle Tail Light made in USA
- Replies: 0
- Views: 16276
Bicycle Tail Light made in USA
I just bought this Cygolite Hotrod tail list, made in the USA. https://amzn.to/3NQDJTn Works like a charm, it mounts securely on my bike, and it's very solidly built. Hopefully they can avoid counterfeiters and the temptation to move their manufacturing to China. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: Umbrella not made in China?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14186
Re: Umbrella not made in China?
Sadly, it looks like every major brand of umbrellas is all-in on China—seems that consumers have gotten used to treating umbrellas as "disposable" items. If you can afford the, Pasotti still makes high-end umbrellas in Italy. https://www.pasottiombrelli.com/en Some are available on Amazon .
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:57 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Extension Cord not made in China
- Replies: 1
- Views: 50312
Re: Extension Cord made in the USA
If you don't need a heavy-duty extension cord, I just bought myself this set of four GE indoor extension cords, all made in the Philippines: https://amzn.to/3ZqtJVm https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B08BW1V1XX&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&a...
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Magsafe Charger Alternative
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18357
Magsafe Charger Alternative
If you have a Magsafe device by Apple (iPhone 12, iPhone 13, etc.) you probably learned too late that a MagSafe charger doesn't come with your phone and will cost you an additional $39, which like most of the cost of your phone will go straight to China. Time will still tell if Apple is able to extr...