Curbing Ghana's High-Fashion Waste Problem
Every week, Ghana receives around 15 million pieces of used clothing—a huge number for any country, let alone one still developing its waste management systems. For many people, these secondhand clothes offer affordable options and jobs, especially in busy markets like Kantamanto in Accra.
But beneath the surface is a much deeper problem: up to 40% of these clothes are simply waste. They’re too damaged to wear, too cheap to resell, and end up in landfills, drains, and oceans. What started as a trade in reusables is now a dumping ground for global fashion excess.
This report dives deep into Ghana’s growing textile waste problem—from the pollution in its waterways to the health risks facing families living near waste dumps.
The report gives you:
A clear picture of the crisis, backed by data and lived experience
Insight into the socio-economic and environmental impact on real communities
Opportunities for brands, NGOs, and institutions to step up
Ideas for building more responsible supply chains and sustainable practices
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