COVID-19 Brings Clothes Recycling to a Halt
The second-hand clothes trade ensures that abandoned clothes don’t pile up in landfills, and at the same time, makes it possible for the fashion industry to introduce new designs for each new season. However, Reuters reports that this system has slowed to a stop as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why this matters: The fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water and is responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions.
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