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Donating clothes to charity has an unfortunate dark side
- New study finds donated clothing often exceeds local demand and is exported, masking domestic waste figures.
- Charities are overwhelmed and not designed as waste-management systems to handle the volume of used textiles.
- Experts call for sufficiency—buying less and using items longer—as essential to reducing textile waste.
- Cities should shift from charity-focused models to local waste management with better collection and sorting.
- Public advertising should promote thrift stores and repairs rather than fast fashion.
- Repair services and clothing swaps can extend the life of garments and reduce waste.
- Low-quality fast fashion hinders reuse and can harm local resale businesses.
- The study urges better local management of old clothes rather than exporting them.
- Individuals should slow consumption, repair items, and buy higher-quality products when possible.
- Study includes recommendations for urban planning to support reuse.
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