sephora_rnz.png NZ Māori Council executive director Matthew Tukaki is angry the waste was tipped down the drain. Image: Matthew Tukaki via RNZAuckland Council is investigating after claims a major cosmetic store that opened at the weekend polluted waterways by dumping waste paper products down the drain. New Zealand Māori Council executive director Matthew Tukaki said the paper, along with other paper with cosmetic waste on it, was then loaded into laundry tubs and tipped down public drains. Mr Tukaki said it was clear the company had planned to dispose of the waste in this way. Sephora denied test strips had been washed down the drain and said they were only used inside the store and were disposed of appropriately.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 20, 2019 23:26 UTC