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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Chile targets fast fashion waste with landmark desert cleanup plan
In a dusty corner of the Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar region on Earth, mounds of used clothes are scattered across the sand, where they sit, bleached and tattered, under the sun. As the sea mist drifts over a high coastal plateau above the city of Iquique in Chile's far north, the breeze rustles plastic bags bursting with second-hand clothing. Piles of garments stretch into the distance: consignments of nursing uniforms, shipments of shoes, bundles of work overalls and last season's fast fashion discards, high street tags still attached. But Chile's government has taken a decisive step towards addressing the environmental crisis which has beset the Atacama Desert. This week, the country's environment ministry announced that it had added textiles as a 'priority' category to its extended producer responsibility law, paving the way for importers to be made responsible for the waste produced by the thousands of tonnes of used clothing brought into Chile each year. Importers are now obliged to report the clothing they bring into the country, and further regulations will be added to the bill shortly. Chile's government will also publish a public policy specifically targeting textiles and their place in the circular economy. One of its goals will be to eradicate textile dumps in the Atacama Desert. According to government data, more than 90% of textiles sold in Chile are imported, making the South American country the world's fourth-largest importer of second hand clothing. The government calculates that Chile imports 123,000 tonnes of used clothing every year, with the effects felt most acutely in the north of the country – where the situation in the Atacama Desert has won global attention. 'This would spur a new consumer culture, as companies would be required to offer repair, reuse, and recycling services,' said Beatriz O'Brien, the national coordinator for NGO Fashion Revolution. 'It is a step toward a transition from a linear economy of production, consumption, and disposal to a circular economy for textiles and clothing in the country.' Global textile production is projected to grow from the 109m tonnes manufactured in 2020 to 145m tonnes in 2030. In Chile, people use an average of 32kg of textiles, contributing to 572,000 tonnes of textile waste per year in the country. Every day, tonnes of clothing arrive duty-free at the freeport in Iquique as giant plastic-wrapped bales, where they are sliced open and sorted into categories by a migrant workforce. The best clothes, often in near-pristine condition, are sold in outlet stores built into the narrow rows of warehouses at the freeport, or sent to Chile's capital, Santiago, for resale. Some are even bailed up and sent back to the US to be resold. The rest winds its way in a convoy of small trucks up to Alto Hospicio, a poor city sprawling across the plateau above Iquique, where the clothes are incorporated into a seemingly endless cycle of resale and reuse. At La Quebradilla, one of the country's largest open-air markets, vendors sell clothes for small amounts of cash, while the least desirable items are often slung out in the Atacama Desert. Some are then burned, with thick plumes of black smoke spiralling skyward from a messy dump on a high plateau outside Alto Hospicio. But after several years of research, Chile's government has managed to add textiles to its extended responsibility law. Many countries have similar legislation, but Chile's, in force since 2017, had only made producers responsible for recycling goods in several categories, including, tires, batteries, oils and plastic packaging. 'The inclusion of textiles in the [producer responsibility law] will establish the obligations of producers, who will no longer be able to disregard the environmental impacts of unused textiles,' said Chile's environment minister Maisa Rojas. 'The successful application of the law will allow us to address the lack of regulation for the industry, which has generated huge quantities of waste and affects the quality of life for people and the environment.' The best public interest journalism relies on first-hand accounts from people in the know. If you have something to share on this subject you can contact us confidentially using the following methods. Secure Messaging in the Guardian app The Guardian app has a tool to send tips about stories. Messages are end to end encrypted and concealed within the routine activity that every Guardian mobile app performs. This prevents an observer from knowing that you are communicating with us at all, let alone what is being said. If you don't already have the Guardian app, download it (iOS/Android) and go to the menu. Select 'Secure Messaging'. SecureDrop, instant messengers, email, telephone and post See our guide at for alternative methods and the pros and cons of each.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
✋Correa eases the tension in the De Paul and Vidal clash
Without a doubt, the topic of the day at Cacique was the clash between the two major figures of the club during the match against Iquique. One of those who gave his opinion and version was the striker Javier Correa. For the Argentine, the issue needs to be defused and he made his position clear: "It's football. Adrenaline is felt all the time. Nothing happens, it's pure show As long as it serves to correct, it's welcome. We are all men, we can swear, say things, nothing happens". Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 LUIS ACOSTA - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atlético-MG struggle in the air and lose to Chilean league's bottom side
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Atlético Mineiro met Deportes Iquique again this Thursday (8). And disappointed its fans. They took the lead, but saw the team that is 16th and last in the Chilean Championship win 3 x 2. The match was played at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium and was valid for the fourth round of Group H of the Copa Sudamericana. The result put the Chilean team in contention for qualification. Check out the highlights of the match the lead, but... Even without Hulk, Lyanco and Arana, the start was positive for Atlético. They controlled the game and posed a threat - mainly with Rony. And they scored the deserved goal just ten minutes in thanks to a play started and finished by Rubens. But Atlético did not take advantage of their superior technical quality to dominate. They had already made Everson work until Orellana's cross found Álvaro Ramos free in the box (35'). Aerial ball becomes a drama for Galo Fernando Díaz would have more success in his personal dispute with Cuca. He saw his Iquique turn the game around after another high ball play. From the very veteran Puch to Ramos to deflect (52'). Shortly after, a new cross from the left found Orellana, who beat Everson (61'). Highlighting Iquique's great efficiency: three accurate shots on Atlético's goal and three goals. New changes made Atlético more productive with the ball. Cuello and, later, Rony, were stopped by Requeña. But Bernard had better luck (79'). His second goal since returning to the club. The pressure to equalize did not work. And Galo paid dearly for the many marking errors. 📊 Standings and schedule 📅 Atlético stopped at five points. They could see Caracas (five) pull away if they beat Cienciano (three) later. Iquique reached four points and started to dream of qualification. Galo will play two matches at the Arena MRV: against Caracas (15/5) and Cienciano (29/5). Iquique will be the visitor twice: Cienciano (15/5) and Caracas (29/5). On Sunday (11), Atlético (10th) will return to play at home to challenge Fluminense (5th). Match for the eighth round of the Brasileirão.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Atlético-MG struggle in the air and lose to Chilean league's bottom side
🚨 Atlético-MG struggle in the air and lose to Chilean league's bottom side This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Atlético Mineiro met Deportes Iquique again this Thursday (8). And disappointed its fans. Advertisement They took the lead, but saw the team that is 16th and last in the Chilean Championship win 3 x 2. The match was played at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium and was valid for the fourth round of Group H of the Copa Sudamericana. The result put the Chilean team in contention for qualification. Check out the highlights of the match soon. Took the lead, but... Even without Hulk, Lyanco and Arana, the start was positive for Atlético. They controlled the game and posed a threat - mainly with Rony. And they scored the deserved goal just ten minutes in thanks to a play started and finished by Rubens. But Atlético did not take advantage of their superior technical quality to dominate. Advertisement They had already made Everson work until Orellana's cross found Álvaro Ramos free in the box (35'). Aerial ball becomes a drama for Galo Fernando Díaz would have more success in his personal dispute with Cuca. He saw his Iquique turn the game around after another high ball play. From the very veteran Puch to Ramos to deflect (52'). Shortly after, a new cross from the left found Orellana, who beat Everson (61'). Highlighting Iquique's great efficiency: three accurate shots on Atlético's goal and three goals. New changes made Atlético more productive with the ball. Cuello and, later, Rony, were stopped by Requeña. But Bernard had better luck (79'). Advertisement His second goal since returning to the club. The pressure to equalize did not work. And Galo paid dearly for the many marking errors. 📊 Standings and schedule 📅 Atlético stopped at five points. They could see Caracas (five) pull away if they beat Cienciano (three) later. Iquique reached four points and started to dream of qualification. Galo will play two matches at the Arena MRV: against Caracas (15/5) and Cienciano (29/5). Iquique will be the visitor twice: Cienciano (15/5) and Caracas (29/5). On Sunday (11), Atlético (10th) will return to play at home to challenge Fluminense (5th). Match for the eighth round of the Brasileirão.
