WENZHOU, China — At a factory in Zhejiang province on China’s eastern coast, two mounds of discarded cotton clothing and bed linens, loosely separated into dark and light colors, pile up on a workroom ...
Fast fashion is a rapidly growing industry that is making a mark with global pollution. While the demand for cheap, quickly produced clothing is prevalent in the United States, the effects are starkly ...
China is the world's largest textile consumer and producer. More than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, creating mountains of waste. A major recycling factory and innovative ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. China is the world's largest textile consumer and producer. More than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, ...