Tag: microplastics (3 articles)

Industry   |   26 June, 2023 at 5:00 PM

78 million tons of clothes become waste every year

78 million tons of clothes become waste every year, with serious consequences for the environment. Clothing production has doubled in recent years due to overconsumption. We throw away an average of 11 kg of clothes annually, after only 7 wears. Humana People to People representatives draw attention to the negative impact that the overconsumption of such products has on the environment and, ultimately, on people's health.

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