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Can Black Friday turn green? Outdoor retailers and the paradoxes of eco-friendly shopping

  • Written by Matthew Klingle, Associate Professor of History and Environmental Studies and Director, Environmental Studies Program, Bowdoin College
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While shoppers scramble for Black Friday bargains this year, outdoor retailer REI is closing its 145 U.S. stores. This is the second consecutive year the Seattle-based company will ignore the frenzy that traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season. REI’s nearly 12,000 employees will get a...

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