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Overwhelming Clothing Donations Fuel Landfill Crisis

3/2/2026

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Story summary
  • A Nature Cities study finds that donating clothes often ends up in landfills or shipped overseas because of overwhelming supply.
  • Overconsumption and low-quality fast fashion contribute to this issue.
  • Charities struggle to manage the volume of donations.
  • Local thrift stores cannot always sell the influx of poor-quality items.
  • The responsibility for change lies with consumers, companies, and city planners in wealthy areas.