And it means significant impact on the local textile and sewing industry. The majority is burned, creating other hazards.
> Every day in Kenya, about 150 to 200 tonnes of textile waste – between 60 to 75 truckloads – ends up being dumped, burnt, or sent to overflowing dump sites.
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And it means significant impact on the local textile and sewing industry. The majority is burned, creating other hazards.
> Every day in Kenya, about 150 to 200 tonnes of textile waste – between 60 to 75 truckloads – ends up being dumped, burnt, or sent to overflowing dump sites.
https://impakter.com/ground-zero-fast-fashion-world-kenya-fashion-industrys-eu-waste-illegal-junkyard/#:~:text=What%20happens%20to%20the%20clothes,sold%20to%20retailers%20in%20bales.