The resale illusion: Why second-hand isn't always better

Update: 2025-10-31

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Your thrifted shirt might not be as green as you think. From Ghana's "dead white man's clothes" to the rise of resale, we uncover fashion's hidden impact - and a way forward that could change it all.

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The resale illusion: Why second-hand isn't always better