UK brands found in ‘fast fashion graveyard’ in African conservation area
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Discarded Clothing by UK Fast Fashion Brands Found in Protected Wetlands in Ghana: Report
Following an investigation by Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa, a new report has revealed the presence of discarded clothing by UK brands such as Marks & Spencer, George at Asda and Next in a protected wetland, Densu Delta Ramsar Site, of Ghana. The report also found clothing from M&S, Zara, H&M and Primark dumped along riverbanks outside of the conservation areas. As Unearthed reported, Ghana receives 15 million items of discarded clothing every…
Discarded Clothing By UK Fast Fashion Brands Found In Protected Wetlands In Ghana: Report - Data Intelligence
Akkaway dump at the edge of the Densu Delta protected wetlands, outside Accra, Ghana. Piles of waste sit on earth stripped of its vegetation, close to lagoons and streams. The dump is unlined and has no visible pollution mitigation systems. Samuel Baidoo / Unearthed / Greenpeace Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based cont…
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