The ripple effects of fast fashion: 15 million used garments pour into Accra every week

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The negative effects of fast fashion on developing countries are increasing. Clothing ‘donated’ to countries by charity organisations is creating an environmental crisis. 

Batches of clothing sourced from charity collections are dumped in landfills, while others are resold or reused.

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