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...