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Living Planet: Is there such a thing as eco-friendly fast fashion?

Organic cotton seems to be everywhere this summer — in high street shops, on street-side billboards, and online. Popular fashion brands seems to be promoting their "eco-friendly" collections at low prices. But how green can a $20 cotton dress really be?

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