The EU also intends to make electronics manufacturers responsible for their products from cradle to grave - the manufacturer retains responsibility for ultimate disposal. The EU proposal is WTO-illegal for many reasons, the U.S. says. And the U.S. is almost certainly right. In this project, the NWPC has recognized 15 innovative cleaners around the country for pioneering new approaches to waste prevention in the dry cleaning industry. We announced the Model Cleaners in August.
Some cleaners use other alternatives to perc.
Some have great programs for collecting hangers for reuse, or offer reusable garment bags to their customers. The model cleaners are in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. More than 20 agencies and organizations, including state agencies and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, were involved in the effort to evaluate the nominated cleaners. Some of these evaluators have also helped publicize the project by having the awards presented at major events. One great example was in Arizona.