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Fire-Stricken LA Is Swamped With Clothing Donations — Not All of Them Wanted

Donation centres around Los Angeles have been overwhelmed by mountains of old clothes, a stark reminder of the excesses of production and consumption that have helped drive the climate crisis and the weather extremes that come with it.
The donation centre at the parking lot of the Santa Anita Racetrack to gather much needed food, water, clothes and supplies during the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
The donation centre at the parking lot of the Santa Anita Racetrack to gather much needed food, water, clothes and supplies during the Eaton Fire in Altadena. (Getty)

“Due to shifting needs at local donation centers, please note that we will only be accepting clothing donations that are new/unused.”

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Sarah Kent
Sarah Kent

Sarah Kent is Chief Sustainability Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in London and drives BoF's coverage of critical environmental and labour issues.

Liz Flora
Liz Flora

Liz Flora is a Beauty Correspondent at Business of Fashion. She is based in Los Angeles and covers beauty and wellness.

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