Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert

Chilean authorities reported that 39,000 tonnes of used clothing are illegally dumped annually in the Atacama Desert. This practice follows a surge in imports spurred by the Iquique Free Trade Zone, which sees 123,000 tonnes enter the country each year. Efforts to combat this issue include a new project aiming to repurpose unsold garments.

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