IKEA Phasing out Toxic Flame Retardants in Furniture

IKEA Phasing out Toxic Flame Retardants in Furniture
http://www.triplepundit.com/2010/06/ikea-phasing-out-toxic-flame-retardants-in-furniture/

"Critics have targeted IKEA for years on issues ranging from its amorphous profit and non-profit corporate (and tax) structure, its questionable sourcing of wood for its product line, and even the background of its founder, Ingvar Kamprad.  A debate over IKEA's business practices and environmental impact raises passions on both sides.  In fairness, the company has made some solid environmental choices: they've eliminated plastic bags from its check-out aisles, eliminated polyvinylchloride (PVC) from almost all of its products, and reduced packaging overall.  Now the've announced another solid move: the company is phasing out a toxic flame retardant from its furniture."