09 Nov 2024
10m

Do we have enough clothes for the next six generations?

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The podcast explores the assertion that there’s enough clothing in the world to outfit six generations. However, the investigation finds this claim lacks solid backing due to unreliable data on global clothing production. While there are some estimates, they stem from questionable sources and methods, making it hard to confirm their accuracy. The challenge arises from the lack of transparency in fashion companies' data, inconsistencies in import and export figures, and the difficulty of determining a "minimum viable" number of garments needed per person in various global contexts.

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