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cover of episode Does it take 10,000 litres of water to make a pair of jeans?

Does it take 10,000 litres of water to make a pair of jeans?

2022/7/9
logo of podcast More or Less: Behind the Stats

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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Various claims have been made about how much water is used in the production of a pair of jeans, that cornerstone of casual clothing. With growing worries over the environmental impact of denim production, More or Less decided to investigate - with the help of journalist and researcher Elizabeth L. Cline who has written extensively on sustainability and the fashion industry.