Arfin, Shein is an online clothing company known for engaging in horribly unethical fast fashion practices. The company is one of the highest emitters of greenhouse gasses in the entire industry — which is frankly unsurprising, given how many articles of clothing they produce in just one single day. Now we're learning that Shein is hurting our health in other ways, too. Researchers have just discovered that some of Shein's clothing may actually contain the equivalent of "hazardous waste." We're talking about clothing items we wear on our bodies, directly against our skin. One article of clothing that researchers tested had almost 20 times the amount of lead that is safe for children to be exposed to. And the item in question was a jacket specifically designed for toddlers. It appears this problem may be widespread within the company. A purse from Shein also contained more than five times the safe level of lead. This substance is so dangerous that lead in homes and buildings often constitutes a "public health crisis." Lead poisoning can cause a wide range of serious — and sometimes permanent — medical conditions, from anemia and nausea to kidney and brain damage. On top of that, Shein is likely breaking the law. Selling children's clothing that contains lead is illegal both in multiple U.S. states with strict health regulations, as well as federally under U.S. law. There is no excuse for Shein to be contaminating its customers and exposing them to brain-damaging toxins. Shein must immediately test its clothing and remove all lead from any products it sells! Sign the petition now if you agree! |
