Toys 'R' Us to Eliminate PVC, Ni-Cad Batteries from Toys
...cadmium batteries from all items manufactured exclusively for ToysRUs, Inc. This process is expected to be complete by the end of 2008. The PVC and phthalates elimination I understand, but what's the problem with ni-cad batteries? Are they toxic in ways that other batteries are not
Full press release after the jump, if you're interested...
