The fashion industry’s hidden cost is clothing waste—garments discarded in landfills or incinerated before their lifespan ends. This textile pollution stems from fast-fashion overproduction and consumer disposal habits. While no one benefits from the environmental damage, thrift stores and recycling innovators profit by reselling or repurposing fibers, reducing landfill pressure and creating circular economies.
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