Tell Urban Outfitters: Stop greenwashing their products, and prioritize health over profits!
Urban Outfitters President, Richard Hayne
New testing by the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH) found high levels of toxic lead and cadmium in six fashion accessories, including jewelry and belts, sold by Urban Outfitters.
CEH tested 11 fashion accessory items from the popular fashion retailer’s “Urban Renewal” line, and found stunningly high levels of lead and cadmium (as high as 64% lead and 52% cadmium) in over half the products, despite the brand’s “sustainably-sourced” claim.
Pregnant and people of childbearing age, who may purchase these items, are especially at risk because exposure to lead and cadmium can lead to problems getting pregnant, difficulties maintaining a pregnancy, and the increased likelihood of birth defects. Lead and cadmium exposure has also been linked to cancer and kidney damage.
CEH is calling on Urban Outfitters to ensure that what it is selling is safe for your health before it reaches store shelves.
Add your name to our petition to demand that Urban Outfitters stop greenwashing its products, and prioritize your health over their profits.
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Urban Outfitters President, Richard Hayne
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New testing by the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH) found high levels of toxic lead and cadmium in six fashion accessories, including jewelry and belts, sold by Urban Outfitters.
CEH tested 11 fashion accessory items from the popular fashion retailer’s “Urban Renewal” line, and found stunningly high levels of lead and cadmium (as high as 64% lead and 52% cadmium) in over half the products, despite the brand’s “sustainably-sourced” claim.
Pregnant and people of childbearing age, who may purchase these items, are especially at risk because exposure to lead and cadmium can lead to problems getting pregnant, difficulties maintaining a pregnancy, and the increased likelihood of birth defects. Lead and cadmium exposure has also been linked to cancer and kidney damage.
I'm joining CEH in asking you to take action. The time is now to reformulate your products or adjust your manufacturing processes to eliminate these chemicals of concern for the health of us all.