Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Textile-Wholesale-in-China-27MZIF34DSAQ.htmlConceptually similarWorkers at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XFCompleted★★★★Worker at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XHCompleted★★★★Worker at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XKCompleted★★★★Paint in a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XMCompleted★★★★Textile Wholesale Store in ChinaGP0STO5XCCompleted★★★★Bales of Textile in ChinaGP0STO5XVCompleted★★★★★★Textile Wholesale Store in ChinaGP0STO5XSCompleted★★★★Textile Wholesale Store in ChinaGP0STO5XUCompleted★★★★★★Textile Wholesale in ChinaGP0STO5XECompleted★★★★View AllGP0STO5XRTextile Wholesale in ChinaChinese shoppers browse through piles of packaged garments from local vendors in Zhilin town. Greenpeace launched a study to investigate the hazardous and toxic residues in children’s clothing. Clothing from Zhili Town of Huzhou City in Zhejiang Province and Shishi City in Fujian Province - two largest distribution centres for children’s clothing in China - were tested for nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), phthalates, antimony and other toxic chemicals.The problems of Zhili Town and Shishi City are snapshots of the overall textile industry. Only by establishing proper chemicals management regulations, can the hazardous and toxic chemicals be removed completely from children’s clothing.Locations:Asia-China-Huzhou-ZhejiangDate:16 Sep, 2013Credit:© Jeff Lau / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5465px X 3643pxKeywords:Chemical industry-Chemicals-Clothing-Consumers-KWCI (GPI)-Markets-People-Shops-Textile industry-Toxics (campaign title)-Trade-Water pollutionShoot:Investigation on Hazardous and Toxic Residues in Children’s Clothing in ChinaGreenpeace launches a study to investigate the hazardous and toxic residues in children’s clothing produced in factories in China. The garments were tested for nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), phthalates, antimony and other toxic chemicals.Related Collections:Investigation on Hazardous and Toxic Residues in Children’s Clothing in China (All Photographers)
