Famous clothing brands condemned for pollution
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E-mail Xinhua, October 16, 2012
In recent years, capital-intensive industries in China like dyeing and finishing plants have boomed since water and energy resources seem to be inexpensive, said Ma Jun, head of the IPE.
The report showed that among the four procedures of clothes making, the dyeing part consumes 85 percent of water resources, 80 percent of energy and 65 percent of chemicals.
Weak environmental regulation and relatively low water price in China leaves enterprises no motivation to reuse energy or lessen emissions, according to Ma.
Environmental organizations have urged China to enhance its environmental regulation, but pointed out that it is also of great significance for the noted brands to better manage their suppliers and lessen environmental and social damage.
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A Marks & Spencer store in Hong Kong. Marks & Spencer is the largest international retail group in Britain. [File photo] |
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