Where does used clothing donated to thrift shops and charitable organizations in industrialized countries typically wind up?
A) For sale in Africa, where the high price encourages local production of clothing.
B) For sale in Africa, where the low price discourages local production of clothing.
C) In recycling plants in industrialized nations.
D) In thrift shops in industrialized nations.
E) For sale in developing nations to support the local textile industry.

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Used clothing donated to thrift shops and charitable organizations in industrialized countries typically ends up for sale in Africa, where the low prices discourage local production of clothing. This flooding of the market with cheap secondhand clothes has hurt the local textile industry in many African countries.

Where Does Used Clothing Donated to Thrift Shops and Charitable