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When discussing wool, ethical sourcing practices also come into play. Babuk, a certified B Corporation, excels in this area by sourcing their wool from New Zealand, where practices harmful to sheep, such as mulesing, are prohibited. Furthermore, the production of these slippers occurs in a workshop located in Nepal, where the majority of workers are women. Babuk supports fair labor conditions by providing a salary that is 25% higher than the national average, crucial in a country where women historically face limited employment opportunities.