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        Video: How Vinyl Flooring Made With Uyghur Forced Labor Ends Up at Big Box Stores

        The industry calls it “luxury vinyl tile.” In reality, much of that plastic relies on toxic chemicals — and immense labor abuses.

        Lauren FeeneyLauren FeeneyMara HvistendahlMara HvistendahlSharon LernerSharon Lerner
        Lauren FeeneyMara HvistendahlSharon Lerner
        Lauren Feeney, Mara Hvistendahl, Sharon Lerner

        June 14 2022, 2:50 p.m.

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