Dyeing Factory in Shaoxing

View inside factory during the dyeing process at the Fushihao Dyeing Factory, which is located in the Shaoxing Paojiang Industry Zone.

Unique identifier: GP04DFU

Type: Image

Shoot date: 14/02/2012

Locations: China, Paojiang Industrial Zone, Shangyu, Shaoxing, Zhejiang

Credit line: © Lu Guang / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Pollution in the Hangzhou Bay Area

The Qiantang River is the biggest river in Zhejiang Province, and flows into Hangzhou Bay, and ultimately the East China Sea. According to a recent report on China’s oceans, Hangzhou Bay is one of the most polluted coastal areas in China, though there is no specific information on hazardous chemicals. The East China Sea is reported as being polluted with persistent toxic chemicals, the major source of which is industrial discharge. The situation prompted Greenpeace to investigate potential sources of pollution of hazardous chemicals in Hangzhou Bay.

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