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10 February 2011

'Second-hand' Africa

Contributor Liz Cooper

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The SOURCE’s international correspondent in Dakar, Liz Cooper, talks about the impact of second-hand clothing on Senegal’s garment producing industry.


ARTICLE SUMMARY

An investigation into the impact of tonnes of unwanted clothing from Europe and North America being brought to Africa sees how communities who already have the means to produce garments through local resources are being affected. Something that seems like aid can prove regressive and equally wasteful – this article discusses why recycling at home could be the more ethical option.

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