The textile industry is known to be one of the most environmentally damaging sectors globally, accounting for 10% of carbon emissions and 20% of drinking water pollution. According to Karina Bolin, CEO of Humana People to People Bulgaria, the use of reusable items can significantly mitigate this impact, reducing environmental harm by as much as 70 times. She spoke about the growth of the second-hand clothing industry, which has contributed approximately 7 billion euros to Europe’s gross domestic product (GDP) over the past two decades and is a source of thousands of jobs.
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