Episode 97: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part I

<p>Throwaway culture may not seem to affect you personally (spoiler: it actually is), but the fast fashion cycle of shop/wear a few times/donate is having a massive negative impact on humans, animals, and the planet...it’s just happening out of our line of sight. In part one of a three part series, Liz Ricketts of the<a href="https://theor.org/"> OR Foundation</a> breaks down the repercussions of our overconsumption on Ghana, its people, and our entire planet. <br> <br>About 15 million secondhand garments from the Global North arrive in Accra, Ghana each week. These bales of "dead white man's clothes" represent a massive industry with incredibly negative economic and environmental impact. Liz will describe a typical day in Kantamanto (the secondhand clothing market). She'll explain why resellers often say a prayer before opening a bale, and what happens to the 40% of these clothes that are simply not sellable.  </p><p>Please follow the OR Foundation on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theorispresent/">@theorispresent</a></p><p><strong>Extra Credit Reading<br></strong><a href="https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/the-or-flashion-clothing-waste-ghana-kantamanto/">"This is not your goldmine. This is our mess,"</a> Liz Ricketts,<strong> High Snobiety.<br></strong><a href="https://atmos.earth/ghana-kantamanto-clothing-waste-problem/">"Dead White Man's Clothes,"</a> Liz Ricketts<strong>, Atmos.</strong></p><p><br>If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/clotheshorsingaround">Clotheshorsing Around</a> facebook group.</p><p>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast">Then become a patron!</a><br>You can also make a one-time contribution via Venmo to <strong>@crystal_visions</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/salthats/"