Depop, Thrifting, and Resell Apps: The Problem Behind ???Sustainability???

Thrift shops: established for those who need clothes at cheaper prices due to financial insecurity.

Now frequented by teens, thrift stores have seen an increase in popularity since around 2016. Youtubers like Emma Chamberlain shared their thrifting finds to millions of viewers, inspiring others to go and do some searching of their own.

By itself, this is a great thing. Limiting the consumption of “fast fashion” (clothes created in inhumane working conditions and producing mass carbon emissions) is something we should be striving for. My personal issue is with resellers.

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