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Nike, Inc. Product Chemistry
Nike, Inc. Product Chemistry
Regulation Proliferation (US)
Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/greenengineering/pubs/ch3_summary.html
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Nike, Inc. Product Chemistry Communities Factories Distribution and Retail Consumers Sources Workers End of Life Use and Care Suppliers Chemistry Engagement Direct Relationships
Supply Chain Complexity
Consumer & Environmental Protection
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Nike Product Chemistry Approach
Prescriptive:
- Restrictions
Proactive:
- Internal/External Competition
Collaborative:
- AFIRM (apparel and footwear international RSL mgmt)
- AAFA (american apparel and footwear assn)
- GreenXchange
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What is the Nike RSL?
Chemical Restrictions:
– Legislated – Nike (safety/sustainability)
Material Policies:
– Green Chemistry Guidance – Antimicrobial – Scented Products – Nanotechnology – Animal Skins
The RSL applies to:
– Every material and every product – Testing is a part of verification
Online – publicly available
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Closing the Loop Healthier (Greener) Chemistry Climate Stability Water Stewardship Thriving Communities
Nike North Stars:
FEEDSTOCK ACQUISITION FEEDSTOCK PROCESSING PRODUCT ASSEMBLY PRODUCT SALE MATERIAL MANU- FACTURING PRODUCT END OF LIFE
Considered Index:
Product Scoring Material Assessment
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TRADITIONAL RUBBER GREENER RUBBER (EPR)
Number
- f “Red”
Chemicals:
5
“Red” Chemicals by weight
12%
Number
- f “Red”
Chemicals:
1
“Red” Chemicals by weight
1% EFFECT :
- REDUCED TOXICS
- 96% FEWER TARGETED TOXICS (3,000 METRIC TONS/YR)
Green Rubber – V1
Proactive Engagement
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Green Rubber - V2
Proactive Engagement
Total Zn Leachable Zn Standard Formula
ZINC REDUCTION
~80% ~95%
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- 340 grams (1995)
- ~15 grams (FY06)
95% Reduction of VOCs 95% Reduction of VOCs
Nike Footwear VOC Reduction
Proactive Engagement
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Greater Protection:
– Consumers – Workers – Environment
Consistency:
– Approach
- (scientific and proactive)