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Let’s be honest: We all have that one shelf or suitcase full of clothes we’ve outgrown, no longer wear, or forgotten even existed. Some are barely worn, others are damaged beyond repair.

While donation seems like the obvious next step, not every piece of clothing is fit for giving, and not knowing the difference can actually harm the environment.

India produces a whopping 7,800 kilotonnes of textile waste every year, with over half coming from clothes we throw away,........

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