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 How we waste water 

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October 20, 2020

It takes 8,000 liters of water to manufacture a pair of jeans! We use far more 'virtual' water than we realize. Products like coffee and meat effectively take water from drought-stricken areas. What can we do to reduce our water footprint?

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