Indian workers risk their lives for a lucrative textile recycling industry | 101 East #shorts
“The dust has sunk into my lungs.”
Fast fashion is booming worldwide, offering an affordable way to keep up with ever-evolving trends.
In India, the industry has grown by 30 to 40%. But at what cost?
Many garments are discarded after just a few wears, with truckloads of textile waste sent to the city of Panipat for recycling.
But this so-called “green” solution is taking a serious toll on both the environment and some factory workers.
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