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Shein’s Trip Exposes The Problem With The Fashion Influencer Industry
This week, six fashion influencers found themselves the subject of internet scrutiny. The group had gone on a trip to Shein’s “innovation center” in Guangzhou, China, and the videos many posted to social media of clean facilities, spacious work areas, and happy employees painted a very different picture than previous reporting on the fast fashion brand’s questionable production practices. In 2022, a Channel 4 investigative report found that workers at Shein factories were paid as little as 2 cents per piece while working as long as 18 hours a day. More recently, the United States Congress questioned whether the brand’s supply chain includes forced labor. In response, the brand has often deflected, saying they will increase auditing and training.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Canada is falling behind on cleantech as capital and companies flee south
Canada’s cleantech sector has worked hard to earn its reputation as a global leader, but while the US pumps billions into the industry Canadian regulators have been dragging their heels, and experts warn that it’s causing homegrown innovation to migrate south.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Reflection and Regret. Content Warning.
Alan Arkin sat alone in his dimly lit study, surrounded by shelves stacked with scripts, photographs, and memories of a lifetime spent on stage and screen. The flickering flame of a candle cast dancing shadows across his face, reflecting the depth of emotions swirling within him. As he looked back on his illustrious career, a heavy sense of reflection and regret settled upon his shoulders.
By Atikul Hoque Jahan3 years ago in Journal
