Greenpeace International on Thursday released its "Detox Catwalk", an interactive online platform assessing the progress made by major clothing companies towards a toxic-free future.

The Detox Catwalk reveals sportswear giants Nike, adidas and Li Ning as Greenwashers that have failed to follow through on their commitments to clean up their toxic habits. [File photo]

The Detox Catwalk reveals sportswear giants Nike, adidas and Li Ning as Greenwashers that have failed to follow through on their commitments to clean up their toxic habits. The Catwalk shows that these companies continue to hide their collective inaction behind paper promises and industry working groups, while competitors such as UNIQLO, H&M and Mango are pushing forward with concrete action towards their Detox goals.

"It is ironic that the same companies that tell us "Impossible is nothing" and to "Just do it", are the ones that have failed to take any real action to bring about a toxic-free future," added Smit.

"Greenwashers like Nike and adidas would do well to look to Detox trendsetters such as Mango and UNIQLO that are responding to the urgency of the global water crisis. These leaders are already working to lead a transparency revolution in their supply chains and eliminate the worst chemicals from their products and production processes," said Ilze Smit, Detox Campaigner at Greenpeace International.

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