It is common knowledge that cheap throw away clothes are usually made from manmade fibers are not easily recycled.  A report by the Environment Select Committee found that as a result council tips have seen the proportion of textile waste rise from 7% to 30% in the last five years.A further blow - with the economic downturn people are looking to save money and look for cheaper alternatives, Primark a leader in fast fashion recently published a 17% increase on profits, taking the figure up to £233 million for the year ending in September.  There is obviously still a lot of work to be done on consumer awareness.

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