Ever wondered where your old and used clothing goes after it's thrown into a donation bin? Turns out there are entire industries that rely on the recycling and resale of your old garments.
The demand for such businesses is becoming increasingly more important as"fast fashion" trends continue to drive annual clothing purchases - up nearly 400 per cent worldwide over the last two decades.
The need is even more apparent, as the number of times consumers wear their clothes before they get rid of them continues to drop. Amy Chyan explores who is benefiting from clothing donations and how consumer cravings for the latest apparel is having an impact on the environment.
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