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Has thrifting a once sustainable practice, just become another way to feed the consumption machine? 

This episode unpacks the trend of second-hand goods, the pressures of social media, Depop re-sellers and the major jump in prices across all opportunity shops. 

The second-hand market is expected to increase by 126% by 2026, this is three times faster than the global apparel market. 

So, it’s clear thrifting is here to stay and societies issues with over consumption are too.

Host - Rani Fletcher

Reporter - Mika Gerrish

Producer - Natalie Flemming

Series Producer - Sophia Grant

Image Credit - Sophia Grant