Only 12% of textile waste is recycled worldwide, according to fashion sustainability nonprofit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and only a small portion of that is made into new garments. In China, the largest importer and exporter of textiles in the world, 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away every year, and most new clothing dubbed “fast fashion” is made from unrecyclable synthetics. Experts say that despite the environmental and human rights impacts, well-known brands aren’t be held accountable. Read more from the Associated Press.
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