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[–] Zacryon@lemmy.wtf 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Adidas products are also produced really cheap due to child labour. So that's another reason to make those cheaper for customers.

https://www.presseportal.de/pm/58468/5504476 (German)

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago

Spoiler alert, most stuff in the fashion industry is chocked full of human rights violations.

Climate Town on Shirts: https://youtu.be/8CkgCYPe68Q

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago (2 children)

But if I stop buying them, won't I be putting hundreds of children out of work?

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

No. The shirts will continue to be made and sent to wholesalers, who then dispose of the finished garments in giant landfills.

[–] Emerald@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

Truly the circle of life

[–] bitwaba@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Yep. Probably the best thing you'll do all month.