100% Baumwolle: Made in India [100% cotton: made in India]
From its polluted landscapes to its poisoned workers, India is paying a heavy price for Europe’s desire for cheap cotton.
From its polluted landscapes to its poisoned workers, India is paying a heavy price for Europe’s desire for cheap cotton.
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