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Shoppers know fast fashion harms the environment but keep buying

Shoppers know fast fashion harms the environment but keep buying
Phys.org Monday 21 September 2026, 11:00 UTC 1 min read
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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.
New RMIT University (ORG)
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