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15% of Shoppers Cause 60% of E-Commerce Return Emissions
A VUB study reveals 15% of online shoppers—'serial returners'—cause nearly 60% of CO2 emissions from e-commerce returns, emitting 20 kg yearly.
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A VUB study reveals 15% of online shoppers—'serial returners'—cause nearly 60% of CO2 emissions from e-commerce returns, emitting 20 kg yearly.
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