Adidas And Lining Are Exposed To Toxic Substances.

The two brands responded that it was not clear.

According to voice of china CNR news, 23 morning, Greenpeace held a press conference to announce the world.

In 4-5 months of this year, Greenpeace purchased 78 samples of 15 clothing brands in 18 countries, including China, the United Kingdom and Argentina, including sportswear, casual wear and footwear.

The origin of these samples relates to 13 textile producing countries such as China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The group sent these samples to a qualified third party laboratory. It found that 14 of the 15 clothing brands had problems. Among the 78 samples, 52 samples contained residual toxic and harmful substances. 2/3 products including Adidas and Lining were detected with a substance named NPE, and the Chinese name of NPE was nonylphenol polyoxyethylene ether.

NP on clothing can be washed away by water, but entering the water will also affect the environment.

NP, like plasticizer, is a chemical substance added to the production process, which can cause harm to human reproductive health.

Although the substance on clothing can be washed away by water, it will continue to affect the environment and become a health risk factor after entering the water body.

Lining, director of public relations of sina health connection, Zhang Xiaoyan, Zhang Xiaoyan, said it was not clear about the matter and would give a reply after knowing the matter.

A statement dated August 22nd on the official website of Li Ning Co said that the company decided to make a commitment to achieve environmentally friendly emissions in the supply chain. The statement did not mention specific improvement time and plans.

The staff of the public relations department of Adidas Beijing office also said it was not clear about the matter.

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NP has been banned in Europe and America.

Sample survey

Greenpeace says this substance has been banned in Europe and America, but has not received enough attention in China.

These clothing brands have a responsibility to ensure that their environmental policies and performance are consistent with their brand values.

This is what they have not done yet.

It is imperative for the brand to make a commitment to eliminate toxic and harmful substances used in the supply chain, to disclose environmental information to the public, and to formulate action plans with clear timetables so as to prevent further accumulation of toxic and harmful substances in rivers.

Greenpeace

Greenpeace is an international non-governmental organization based on environmental protection. Its headquarters is in Amsterdam, Holland.

Greenpeace declared its mission: "to protect the safety and sustainable development of the earth, the environment and its various species, and to make positive changes in action."

In terms of scientific research and technological inventions, Greenpeace advocates solutions that are conducive to environmental protection.

Greenpeace will do its best to prevent violations of the above principles.

Its aim is to promote a more green, peaceful and sustainable future.

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NPE and NP

Nonylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (NPE):NPE is an artificial chemical substance produced by human beings.

These compounds are classified as a chemical substance called alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (APE), which is usually used as a surfactant and used in textile manufacturing.

Once NPE enters the sewage treatment plant or environment, it will be decomposed into persistent NP which will interfere with endocrine system.

Some countries and regions have restricted their use for nearly 20 years because of their danger.

Nonylphenol (NP):NP has a wide range of applications in industry, including the manufacture of NPE.

NP synthesized NPE, and NPE will be decomposed into NP in subsequent use.

NP is recognized as a persistent and bioaccumulative toxic and harmful substance, and is an endocrine disrupting substance.

As we all know, NP can be accumulated in tissues of fish and other organisms and amplified by the food chain.

Recently, NP has also been found in the human body.

NP and NPE were included in the first batch of 19 priority chemicals for the protection of the marine environment in northeast the Atlantic (OSPAR Convention).

The Convention aims to eliminate all toxic and harmful substances in northeast the Atlantic by 2020.

Moreover, NP is also listed as the "primary toxic and hazardous substance" under the EU Water Framework Directive.

Recently, the Chinese government has also added NP and NPE to China's list of toxic chemicals strictly restricting import and export (2011).

However, there is no provision for the use and discharge of NP/NPE in China.