Zara hung out to dry in new toxic chemicals report

Jessica Shankleman
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Company among 20 clothing retailers found to use hazardous chemicals by Greenpeace

High-street clothing brand Zara is considering taking fresh steps to detox its supply chain, after it was highlighted as one of the worst users of hazardous chemicals among 20 retailers assessed by Greenpeace....

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