In 2020, the US exported used clothes worth around $600 million, which accounted for about 15% of the global market. China and the United Kingdom were in second and third place for exports, while the top three importers for this $3.87 billion global industry were Ghana, Ukraine, and Pakistan.

Unfortunately second-hand clothing from the Western world can sometimes overwhelm the cities that are importing these goods, causing a pollution crisis. Advocates are calling for more sustainability in the manufacturing and reusing of textiles, which may impact future US exports.

And on that note, discover which countries are the best (and worst) at recycling.

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