Environmentalists Give Away Clothing from Landfills - Discarded Clothes from Ghana’s Landfills Expose Fast Fashion’s Dark Side
A new campaign has exposed the hidden cost of fast fashion by rescuing discarded clothes from African landfills. Environmental activists collected garments from Accra, Ghana, and displayed them online to highlight the industry’s waste problem. The initiative, led by German Environmental Aid (DUH), calls for stricter regulations and greater responsibility from manufacturers.
Viola Wohlgemuth, a DUH activist, travelled to Accra to gather clothes abandoned in overflowing landfills. The city’s beaches, once sandy, now lie buried under piles of textile waste. She brought 40 items—shirts, skirts, backpacks, and vests—back to Europe, where they were listed on www.reclaim-responsibility.de for the cost of postage and a packaging deposit.
The rescued garments now serve as proof of the fashion industry’s environmental toll. DUH’s campaign pushes for stricter rules to curb overproduction and waste. By raising awareness, activists hope to shift how clothing is made, used, and discarded worldwide.
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