Can global rules curb fashion waste in Africa?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of global clothing surplus on Africa, particularly in Ghana and Kenya, and explores the potential for global regulations to address fashion waste.
The world is producing more clothes than ever before, and much of the unwanted surplus ends up in Africa. As Ghana and Kenya grapple with the fallout, can global rules hold the fashion industry accountable?
Topics covered
- fashion waste
- global rules
- Africa
- sustainability
- clothing surplus
Keywords
- fashion waste
- clothing surplus
- Ghana
- Kenya
- global rules
- sustainability
- fashion industry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: fashion industry
Places: Ghana, Kenya
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