Multiplying textile lives. Textile collection and recycling in urban Africa
Worldwide, an estimated 60 billion kilos of textiles and footwear is burned or landfilled every year. Although African countries – including powerhouses such as Kenya and Nigeria – contribute very little to global textile waste, their textile consumption is on the rise. And with increased consumptio...
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Main Authors: | Moritz Kasper, Elmar Stroomer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021-06-01
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Online Access: | https://www.agathon.it/agathon/article/view/248 |
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