Washington state banned the sale of dishwashing detergents containing more than 0.5 percent phosphates; the prohibition will go statewide next year, but it initially took effect in Spokane County.

• Author: Oliver, Charles
• Position: Brickbats - Brief article

Washington state banned the sale of dishwashing detergents containing more than 0.5 percent phosphates; the prohibition will go statewide next year, but it initially took effect in Spokane County. Many people there complain that the eco-friendly detergents the law allows just don't clean their...