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sustainable

[suh-stey-nuh-buhl] / səˈsteɪ nə bəl /


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For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“I think the key issue is how sustainable the export momentum will be in the coming months,” Zhang added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Because users need to provide a DNA sample only once to use 23andMe’s services, the company failed to establish a sustainable business model based on repeat customers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

They had no stars, no sustainable model and no clear footballing philosophy.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It’s based on small family farms like Salatin’s, which practice true sustainable farming.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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