According to these reports, many textile factories are responsible for serious environmental violations in China, causing severe water pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than a few violators are suppliers for famous international textile brands and clothing retailers. To make these international companies aware of the unethical performance of their suppliers and to encourage their action to improve their supply chain\u2019s environmental practices, the 5 environmental groups sent letters to the CEOs of 48 international companies in March 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some companies, such as Nike, Esquel, Levi\u2019s and Burberry started to investigate suppliers and look for solutions; some replied, refusing to give any information. Remarkably Zara replied, \u201cWe regret that we cannot respond to individual requests for information from schools, universities and professionals regarding our business model.\u201d More chose to ignore the request for information, and by the time the Clean up for Fashion <\/em><\/strong>report was published, 32 companies still had not replied. To date, 23 companies have replied, while the other 25 still keep silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So who are these companies who fashionably damage the environment to produce our clothes? The logos shown below identify the 48 companies who received letters, including many top brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why should we care, if the Chinese care about their environment let them do a better job protecting it? The stark reality is that much of the damage is done by companies cutting corners to provide us with low cost fashion. Let\u2019s look forward to the day\u2026 soon\u2026 When Wal-Mart changes its slogan from \u201cSave money, live better \u201c to Save the environment, live better\u201d and we quit making our consumer choices simply based on price and take into account the environmental, health, and labour practices of the companies we support or avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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