Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
An investigation reveals that discarded garments from around the world are being illegally dumped in Chile's Atacama Desert, highlighting the environmental impact of fast fashion and the challenges in recycling textiles.
An investigation reveals that discarded garments from around the world are being illegally dumped in Chile's Atacama Desert, highlighting the environmental impact of fast fashion.
A report discusses the illegal dumping of old garments in Chile's Atacama Desert, shedding light on the global issue of textile waste.
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