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Of Mouths and Monies

Water. Considering that life is impossible without it, you’d think us humans would make protection of the world’s supply our number one priority. Sadly, as a species we are too greedy and/or short sighted to do so. Among other industries, fast fashion has been rightly blamed for its careless despoliation of rivers in the developing world, in some cases literally colouring them the hue of next season’s must-have palette. But are our favourite outdoor brands

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