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Economy & Trade April 21, 2026 548 stories in this edition

From Chile to Indonesia: Your donated clothes may end up thousands of miles away in deserts and on shorelines

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From Chile to Indonesia: Your donated clothes may end up thousands of miles away in deserts and on shorelines

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Donating clothes seems eco-friendly, but vast amounts of low-quality fast fashion end up as waste in places like Chile's deserts and Indonesia's shorelines. While second-hand markets offer benefits, the sheer volume overwhelms reuse and recycling systems. True solutions lie in reducing production and extending garment life, not just donation bins.

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Donating clothes seems eco-friendly, but vast amounts of low-quality fast fashion end up as waste in places like Chile's deserts and Indonesia's shorelines. While second-hand markets offer benefits, the sheer volume over...

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