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Ethics

Close-up of zipper on a cotton sweatshirt

Is Cotton Sustainable? The Ethical and Environmental Impact of Using Cotton

October 22, 2023July 15, 2019 by Ana Yong

In India, more than 100,000 people lack access to clean water, and yet a single pair of jeans can consume around 8,000 litres.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ana Yong, Cotton, Ecology, Ethics, Recycling, Waste
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