Fashion brands' disposal of used garments in Africa exposes their hypocrisy as they prioritise environmental responsibility in the Global North while neglecting the consequences in the Global South Opinion | Melody Chironda
Oxfam reports that an estimated 70 percent of donated clothing worldwide ends up in Africa. / Photo: Reuters
The continent is the destination for millions of tonnes of used clothing and textiles each year, much of which is of such poor quality that it is immediately sent to dump sites. This pollutes the environment, poses health risks to communities, and contributes to the climate crisis.and socioeconomic consequences of the industry's practices.has shown that fast fashion brands are shipping millions of tonnes of garments to African countries, where they are often dumped or burned.
To verify the allegations, the journalists hid Apple Airtags on some H&M garments purchased from a second-hand store and delivered them to H&M for recycling. The clothes were traced to some of the world’s worst dumping grounds, resulting in a devastating impact on the environment and local economies of these countries, reports Aftonbladet.
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