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Shoppers know fast fashion harms the environment but keep buying
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New RMIT University research suggests environmental awareness alone may not stop people from buying ultra-fast fashion, with price and convenience trumping sustainability concerns for shoppers.
- New RMIT University research suggests environmental awareness alone may not stop people from buying ultra-fast fashion, with price and convenience trumping sustainability concerns for shoppers.
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- Shoppers know fast fashion harms the environment but keep buying
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