September 14, 2007

Wal-Mart won’t sell Louisiana cypress mulch

Beginning in January, Wal-Mart stores will no longer offer cypress mulch harvested, bagged or manufactured in Louisiana, according to Save Our Cypress Coalition.

Environmentalists are concerned about the effects cypress harvesting has on forests and swamps. The coalition is also pressuring Home Depot and Lowe’s to stop selling Louisiana cypress mulch.

-- Sarah

Sep 14, 2007 7:25:40 AM | Big Boxes

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