Depop, Thrifting, and Resell Apps: The Problem Behind “Sustainability”

<p><strong>Thrift shops: established for those who need clothes at cheaper prices due to financial insecurity.</strong></p> <p>Now frequented by teens, thrift stores have seen an increase in popularity since around 2016. Youtubers like&nbsp;<strong>Emma Chamberlain</strong>&nbsp;shared their thrifting finds to millions of viewers, inspiring others to go and do some searching of their own.</p> <p>By itself, this is a great thing. Limiting the consumption of&nbsp;<strong><em>&ldquo;fast fashion&rdquo;&nbsp;</em>(clothes created in inhumane working conditions and producing mass carbon emissions)</strong>&nbsp;is something we should be striving for. My personal issue is with<em>&nbsp;resellers.</em></p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@sadiebrandt/depop-thrifting-and-resell-apps-the-problem-behind-sustainability-f83769d42749"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>