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Greenpeace to continue push towards toxic-free future
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Environmental campaign organisation to maintain pressure despite commitment from Nike, Puma and now Adidas
Greenpeace has said it will continue to put pressure on clothing manufacturers and sports brands to cut all hazardous chemical discharges from their supply chains, despite having received commitments from Nike, Adidas and Puma.
Greenpeace UK campaigner Tamara Stark said: “Now the market leaders have blazed a trail for the industry to follow, we’ll be making sure the pack maintain the pace as they race towards zero. All around the world, the consumers of both their products and their pollution deserve nothing less than full transparency and a total detox.”
Adidas has recently laid out a detailed plan of action to address the issues raised by Greenpeace through its Detox campaign and Dirty Laundry reports, which outline the pollution of Chinese rivers with toxic chemicals used by suppliers with commercial links to leading international brands, including industry-wide engagement and cooperation.
Yifang Li, Greenpeace east Asia toxic campaigner, said: “Adidas’ commitment to zero discharges shows it recognises that there are no ‘safe limits’ and that only total elimination of hazardous chemicals from its supply chain is acceptable. This is great news for our environment, our rivers and the millions of people in China and elsewhere who depend on waterways for their livelihoods.
“The road towards zero discharge is a long one and while Nike, Adidas and Puma are now competing and collaborating in the race towards a toxic-free future, it is urgent that they turn words into actions and provide concrete and ambitious implementation plans and begin making real changes on the ground.”
