What Really Happens to Donated Clothes? And what can we do with them instead?
Have you ever considered what happens to your clothes after you donate them? Or is it out of sight, out of mind? The truth is, we can't blame you. My wardrobe, just like that of many Kenyans who shop second hand, consists of clothes from all over the world. According to the 2018 United Nations Comtrade statistics, our clothes come from at least 20 countries with China, Pakistan, Canada, the UK, and the USA being at the top of our imports.
Where DO my Clothes Go?
Written by: Caroleen Molenaar, Research and Content Coordinator
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Before you put your used clothes in a bag or box to donate them, do you ever consider where your clothes actually go? This article aims to unpick the most common scenarios and outcomes of the journey of your clothes once you release them into the world of second-hand clothing.