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Wolverine’s Decades-Old Toxic Tannery Sludge Dumping Could Lead to Lawsuits

October 18, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

Footwear company Wolverine faces potential lawsuits from related to toxic tannery sludge laced with PFCs recently found in an unlined landfill. The sludge was apparently dumped by

Gore to Phase Out Perfluorinated Chemicals, Develop New Waterproofing Coatings

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Gore Fabrics says it will eliminate perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) of environmental concern from its products by 2023.

Groups Petition FDA to Ban Imported PFCs in Paper Products

October 23, 2014October 22, 2014 by Ken Jennison

A group of consumer and health organizations has filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration asking the agency to ban perchlorate and perfluorocarboxylates in paper products that are imported into the US, citing potential harm to human health. In 2011, three US manufacturers voluntarily stopped using the chemicals ... Read more »

Adidas Kicks Up PFC-Free Pledge, Partners with Bluesign

June 13, 2014June 13, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The adidas Group, whose brands include adidas, Reebok and TaylorMade, has partnered with bluesign technologies and committed to being 90 percent perfluorinated compound (PFC) free by June 15 and 99 percent PFC free by Dec. 31, 2017. The company has already committed to phase out the use of long-chain PFCs ... Read more »

Toxic Chemicals in World Cup Soccer Gear, Greenpeace Says

May 21, 2014October 16, 2019 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Soccer merchandise produced by Adidas, Nike and Puma ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been found to contain hazardous chemicals, according to an investigation by Greenpeace Germany. Independent laboratories tested 33 items including shoes, goalkeeper gloves and the official “Brazuca” ball for a range of substances ... Read more »

Burberry Pledges No More Toxic Chemicals in Supply Chain

January 29, 2014July 23, 2018 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Burberry has committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by Jan. 1, 2020, following weeks of Greenpeace-led protests at its stores and consumer pressure on its social media channels. The luxury brand says it will first prioritize apparel and by the end of June 2014, it will begin ... Read more »

Outdoor Clothing Makers Seek PFC-Free Product Lines

July 17, 2013July 17, 2013 by Leon Walker

Outdoor clothing makers are aiming to eliminate certain chemicals used for warmth and dryness from their product lines because of potential environmental harm. The outdoor segment, which has grown to about a 20 percent share of the global sportswear market in the past 10 years, now faces increased pressure to ... Read more »

H&M Group to Ban PFCs in All Products

September 5, 2012 by Kirsten Korosec

H&M Group, the Swedish clothing retailer and manufacturer that has 2,600 stores worldwide, will no longer use perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, in any products ordered after Jan. 1, 2013. PFCs are typically used by clothing manufacturers to make outer wear garments water repellent and stain resistant. PFCs, which also are used in ... Read more »

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