The Toxic Business of Dry Cleaning

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A new law is forcing California's dry cleaners to switch to eco-friendlier cleaning technologies. But what will the cost of environmental progress be for these small family businesses? And will customers put up with the changes?

Duration: 05:45
Original Air Date: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008
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