Summary
The report details how the rapid growth of the viscose industry in China, India, and Indonesia has led to severe water and air pollution, causing health crises such as cancer and birth defects in local communities. It identifies a lack of transparency in the fashion supply chain and finds that major brands, including H&M, Zara (Inditex), and ASOS, source materials from these polluting factories. The document argues that because the industry is highly concentrated—with 70% of global viscose produced by ten factories—major brands have the leverage to force a transition toward closed-loop production systems and less toxic chemicals.
Key insights
- Viscose production in China, India, and Indonesia is characterized by the discharge of untreated wastewater into local lakes and rivers, leading to severe ecological damage and health issues for residents, including increased cancer cases and birth defects.
Cite the original document
- APA
- Changing Markets Foundation (2017). 肮脏的时装. https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MANDARIN_DIRTY-FASHION_EX_SUMMARY_SPREAD_PAGE_WEB.pdf
- Chicago
- Changing Markets Foundation. 肮脏的时装. 2017. https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MANDARIN_DIRTY-FASHION_EX_SUMMARY_SPREAD_PAGE_WEB.pdf.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite report |author=Changing Markets Foundation |title=肮脏的时装 |date=June 2017 |url=https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MANDARIN_DIRTY-FASHION_EX_SUMMARY_SPREAD_PAGE_WEB.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{changingmarketsfoundation2017, author = {{Changing Markets Foundation}}, title = {{肮脏的时装}}, institution = {Changing Markets Foundation}, year = {2017}, month = jun, url = {https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MANDARIN_DIRTY-FASHION_EX_SUMMARY_SPREAD_PAGE_WEB.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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