I think Ghana is one of the biggest recipients of secondhand clothing, so it made the most logical sense as the setting, especially given the concerns in recent years over the amount of non-biodegradable waste created, and how it's actually disrupted local textile and clothing markets. But I know it's definitely an issue for other countries too, I think I read there are some South American countries that feel similarly overrun with Western cast-offs.
I do try to keep clothes until they are no longer wearable, and I thrift alot, but I do admit that I still buy new on rare occasions - I do try to buy new things that are more lasting in terms of quality and style, but since I'm pretty out of touch with what's "fashionable", I can never be sure. I do my best to try to just wear what is comfortable and feels good.
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Date: 2022-09-04 07:07 pm (UTC)I do try to keep clothes until they are no longer wearable, and I thrift alot, but I do admit that I still buy new on rare occasions - I do try to buy new things that are more lasting in terms of quality and style, but since I'm pretty out of touch with what's "fashionable", I can never be sure. I do my best to try to just wear what is comfortable and feels good.