The world’s largest denim brand, Levi’s, today committed to eliminate all releases of hazardous chemicals throughout its entire supply chain and products by 2020, following public pressure in response to Greenpeace’s ...
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Sensient Flavors has defended its health and safety record after the Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration (IOHSA) found workers at an Indianapolis plant were exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals. Diacetyl is a butter ...
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Greenpeace International investigations have revealed dumping of industrial waste water with a wide range of hazardous substances from two Industrial Zones located in China's most important textile manufacturing base. The investigations ...
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Experts in the textile industry will discuss the devastating environmental and social impacts resulting from the dyeing of cotton at a webinar on Sustainability in Cotton Dyeing. It will take place on October 30. Discussions will ...
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Many famous models and brand ambassadors may rethink and eventually terminate their contracts with some of the reputed high-end fashion labels they are professionally associated with,due to an investigative report released by Greenpeace ...
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United Kingdom-based fashion retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S), in reponse to environmental watchdog group Greenpeace's Detox campaign to stop chemical pollution of the Earth's waters, has committed to eliminating by 2020 toxic chemical ...
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By now, everyone knows that keeping employees healthy is the best way to trim healthcare costs, cut absenteeism, and just generally keep things running smoothly around the office. But what about if the office itself is the problem? How can ...
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Does the export of raw logs to China hurt or help British Columbia's economy? NDP leader Adrian Dix is rallying for export tariffs on logs, which would put a hard stop on the export of raw logs from B. C. That are being shipped and ...
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While there’s no dearth of studies examining the presence of questionable chemicals in household staples such as cleaners, toys, and personal care products, similar studies that focus on gardening gear _ hoses, gloves, hand tools, ...
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70 percent of your garden products could contain toxic chemicals and if not used properly, they could be bad for your health. The study conducted by the Ecology Center in Ann Arbor tested more than 150 garden products, from hoses, to tools, ...
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The American Institute of Architects(AIA)and its Committee on the Environment(COTE)have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment.The projects will be ...
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