How western consumption becomes the Global South's environmental nightmare

MechNews newsroom brief · 15d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

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.

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. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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