
Does it take 10,000 litres of water to make a pair of jeans?
The numbers behind water use and denim production
More or Less · BBC Radio 4
July 9, 202210m 10s
Show Notes
Various claims have been made about how much water is used in the production of a pair of jeans, that cornerstone of casual clothing. With growing worries over the environmental impact of denim production, More or Less decided to investigate - with the help of journalist and researcher Elizabeth L. Cline who has written extensively on sustainability and the fashion industry.