In a 2024 survey conducted among Australians regarding consumer practices surrounding clothing disposal, around ** percent of respondents indicated that an item no longer fitting or feeling uncomfortable was a key reason for them disposing of a clothing item. Discarding clothing that was damaged or showing signs of wear were the next most prevalent reasons for disposal among those surveyed.
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RMIT University. (September 29, 2024). Leading reasons for disposing of clothing items among consumers in Australia as of 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1499676/australia-reasons-for-disposing-of-clothing-items/
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