An investigation has found that discarded clothes shipped from the UK to Ghana are contributing to significant waste problems in protected wetlands. Reporters from Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa discovered garments from major brands like Next, M&S, and H&M in rubbish dumps that threaten the local ecosystem, which is home to endangered sea turtle species. This waste situation has severely affected local communities, as they struggle with waterways clogged with synthetic materials. Brands like M&S and Primark are trying to address the textile waste issue, but the ongoing influx continues to overwhelm Ghana's environment and economy.
The arrival of clothing waste from the UK and Europe has led to severe environmental degradation in Ghana, particularly in protected wetlands crucial for local wildlife.
Local communities are seriously affected as fishing nets and waterways are choked with fast-fashion garments, deteriorating their livelihoods and natural habitats.
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