Indian workers risk their lives for a lucrative textile recycling industry | 101 East #shorts

“The dust has sunk into my lungs.” Fast fashion is booming worldwide, offering an affordable way to keep up with ever-evolving trends. In India, the industry has grown by 30 to 40%. But at what cost? Many garments are discarded after just a few wears, with truckloads of textile waste sent to the city of Panipat for recycling. But this so-called “green” solution is taking a serious toll on both the environment and some factory workers. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App : https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #news #india #textilerecycling #fastfashion