The article highlights the environmental crisis caused by the influx of secondhand clothing in Ghana, where vast mountains of discarded garments lead to pollution and health hazards. This phenomenon, termed 'textile neocolonialism,' also affects other Global South nations. Investigative efforts reveal that many donated clothes do not reach their intended recipients but instead contribute to carbon footprints and toxic waste. The situation underscores the dark side of fast fashion and calls for awareness about the consequences of our consumption habits.
The majority of secondhand clothing continues circulating or is stored in warehouses, demonstrating the hidden ecological costs of our donations to charity.
In Ghana, the influx of used clothing has created environmental and public health disasters, resulting in toxic pollution and textile landfills.
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