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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: LetteraVentidue Srl 2021-06-01
Series:Agathón
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Online Access:https://www.agathon.it/agathon/article/view/248