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Marks & Spencer Signs Call to Action Against China’s Forced Labour of the Uyghur People
It might comes as a surprise that 20 percent of the world’s cotton is produced by forced labour in Xinjiang, China — and this has to end. The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), an independent UK organisation that monitors ethical supply chains, started a call to action against human rights violations in China’s Uyghur region, and Marks & Spencer is one of the first major retailers to formally sign the petition. “The coalition is calling on leading brands and retailers to ensure that they are not supporting or benefiting from the pervasive and extensive forced labour of the Uyghur population and other Turkic and Muslim-majority peoples, perpetrated by the Chinese government,” said The Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region on its website. More than 80...
Marks & Spencer’s Adult and Kids Face Masks Are Some of the Cheapest (and Nicest Looking) on the High Street
Marks & Spencer’s children and adult reusable cloth face masks are finally back in stock after selling out on the initial launch. Available in packs of five, with four different sets for kids and two different sets for adults, the masks themselves are made from 100 percent 2-ply Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) cotton and feature elasticated ear loops that have toggles that let you adjust the snugness. They also have an antibacterial finish, which the brand claims lasts up to 40 washes. The adults masks feature plain designs in stylish shades of blue, while the kids masks are a little more colourful with dinosaurs and flower designs available. Although children under the age of 11 are not required to wear a face mask by law, it is recommended that a child wears one if they are able...
