| Autor: |
Samie, Yassie, Maldini, Irene, Vladimirova, Katia |
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| Zdroj: |
Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd); 11/20/2024, p1-1, 1p |
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The article discusses the increasing volume of clothing donations overwhelming charities, leading to the export of secondhand clothing to nations in the Global South. The rise of fast fashion and synthetic fibers has made textile waste a new problem, with most donated clothes being exported rather than sold locally. The authors suggest that local governments should take a more active role in curbing overconsumption, boosting reuse efforts, and reducing exports of clothing waste to address the growing issue of textile waste globally. [Extracted from the article] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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