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UK Fashion Waste Threatens Ghana's Endangered Turtles

6/20/2025

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An alarming investigation by Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa has uncovered a troubling truth: discarded clothing from UK giants like Marks & Spencer and Primark is choking Ghana's Densu Delta wetlands, a crucial habitat for endangered turtles. As local waterways become overwhelmed with textile waste, brands are stepping up, suggesting take-back schemes and extended producer responsibility to combat this environmental crisis.

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Story summary

An alarming investigation by Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa has uncovered a troubling truth: discarded clothing from UK giants like Marks & Spencer and Primark is choking Ghana's Densu Delta wetlands, a crucial habitat for endangered turtles. As local waterways become overwhelmed with textile waste, brands are stepping up, suggesting take-back schemes and extended producer responsibility to combat this environmental crisis.