Are My Denim Jeans Bad for the Environment?

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By Natural Resources Defense CouncilAug 31, 2019, 8:38 am313 pts
By Courtney Lindwall Question: I've heard that producing denim is particularly bad for the environment. Do I need to give up my blue jeans? Answer: Throwaway plastics and gas-guzzling cars are the typical consumer no-nos, but clothing also has oversize impacts on the planet and our health. And it's true —…

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