Jade of Fashion Without Trashin is back! And we're going to talk about some of the big players in the world of secondhand clothing:  Goodwill and thredUP (among many other topics).   Amanda breaks down Goodwill's history of paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage, how thredUP made $128 million in profit in 2020, and the shocking revelation that a lot of thrift stores are *not* non-profits!Go follow Jade on instagram (@fashionwithouttrashin)! She's breaking down all kinds of scammy and weird stuff that's happening in the world of secondhand.There's Big Business in Thrift (an investigation from Investigate West) by Francesca Lyman:  more information about for-profit thrift chains.Find your local Buy Nothing Group here.Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? Then become a patron!You can also make a one-time contribution via Venmo to @crystal_visionsShare your Etsy stories for an upcoming episode!  
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