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SMART: The policy mistake that could undermine fashion’s circular economy

A major UN-backed study has reignited debate over second-hand clothing exports to Africa, but for SMART's Jessica Franken, the real problem isn't where used garments end up - it's that policymakers are focusing on the wrong part of the fashion system by confusing reusable clothing with waste.

Isatou Ndure June 29 2026

“I think reusable clothing is material that is either capable of being reused in current form or capable of recapturing some value.” Credit: Jessica Franken

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