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Greenpeace: Adidas, Stop Trash the Environment |
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Greenpeace activists unfurled a banner that read "Adidas: Do not pollute the environment", in a soccer field near one facility adidas supplier in Indonesia, precisely in Serang, Banten. This facility is known to be an official supplier to the 2014 World Cup adidas. Other banners read "What's in there?" directed at a wastewater treatment facility. This action was prompted by reports released by Greenpeace Germany on Monday ahead of the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil that reveals the content of hazardous chemicals on soccer merchandise manufactured by adidas, Nike and Puma. Based on a report by Greenpeace investigation, it was revealed that the famous brand shoes adidas 'Predator' and 'adizero' contains high concentrations of toxic substances PFOA, exceed the limits set by the company itself. It is also an indication of intentional use of chemicals such as nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE), dimetylformamida (DMF), phthalates and per - polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs). Many of these harmful substances can be dissolved from the product to the environment. Some of them can potentially cause cancer, disrupt hormonal systems or can be toxic to the reproductive system. Many impacts on human health and the environment from chemicals is felt in the countries of the South, where the majority of World Cup merchandise, such as shoes, gloves and shirts produced. Such as Greenpeace reports have previously shown that in countries such as Indonesia and China, the textile industry contributes greatly to the pollution of the river. Greenpeace Detox campaign calling upon the well-known brands to implement credible programs in order to achieve zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020 across their global supply chain. Greenpeace is also calling on the government to adopt a political commitment to zero discharge of all hazardous chemicals, followed by the disposal of data, lost during the process and emissions of chemicals that are available to the public such as the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR).
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Thanks for the heads up , Muhammad. Greenpeace campaign has taken up a good cause. All the best.
Posted 03-07-2014 01:29
It's shocking that popular series of Adidas is toxic for our health.
Thank you for the useful information Muhammad! :)
Posted 01-07-2014 17:26
Great action. You pointed out a very vital issue.
Corporate companies have to check their activities and comply with stipulated standards.
Posted 27-06-2014 16:05
Thanks for sharing the great efforts. I hope greenpeace succeeds in negotiating with the government.
Posted 25-06-2014 15:25
Muhammad, You have pointed out an important fact as the world is busy cheering FIFA 2014.
All corporates must follow their respective environmental guidelines to reduce the bad effect on eco-system.
Posted 23-06-2014 13:37