Goop posted a fancy-looking joke product, called 'The Diapér,' designed to 'expose the ridiculousness of taxing diapers like a luxury product.'
that it was a stunt orchestrated between Goop and Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that collects diapers and other essential items to distribute to families in need nationwide.The statement read, “Tomorrow, Goop CEO Gwyneth Paltrow will reveal on Instagram that ‘The Diapér’ is designed to expose the ridiculousness of taxing diapers like a luxury product.
The actress continued, “Despite the absolute necessity of diapers, in 33 states they aren’t treated like an essential item. They're taxed like a luxury good. This leaves one in three families struggling to afford them. While eliminating the diaper tax is not a complete solution, it could allow many families to pay for another month's supply.
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