How western consumption becomes the Global South's environmental nightmare

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What happened

Industrialized countries send millions of metric tonnes of used clothing, electronic equipment and other products to the Global South, along with the environmental and health costs tied to producing, consuming and disposing of those goods.

Key facts

  • Industrialized countries send millions of metric tonnes of used clothing, electronic equipment and other products to the Global South, along with the environmental and health costs tied to producing, consuming and disposing of those goods.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:20:01 UTC.

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