How Rich Nations Dump Used Clothing, Cruise Ships, And Other Trash In Developing Countries

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Whether it's fast fashion or the insatiable desire for bigger ships or better tech, consumption in developed countries has caused an overflow of trash. Much of that is shipped off to poorer nations. Here's how they process the castoffs. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:20 How Millions of Jeans Get Recycled Into New Pairs 00:11:28 How ThredUp Resells 17 Million Garments Every Year 00:23:12 How Turkey Became the European Union's Dumping Ground 00:25:55 How Rich Nations Dump Old Cruise Ships and Oil Tankers