2024 Winter Old Shoes Save Lives 30 攜手傳愛，衣暖非洲：新竹愛心小隊與御勝堂書局共同發起慈善活動 Old Shoes Save Lives 30 Spreading Love Across Borders: Hsinchu Love Action and Yu Sheng Tang Bookstore Launch Charity Initiative

非洲許多地區正面臨著極端的資源短缺，尤其是基本的衣物和鞋類更是匱乏。

Many African regions face extreme resource shortages, particularly basic clothing and footwear.

為了改善當地弱勢社群的生活條件，來自新竹的愛心小隊攜手新竹御勝堂書局，共同參與「Old Shoes Save Lives 30」慈善計劃，為非洲貧困家庭送去溫暖與希望。

To improve the living conditions of vulnerable communities, Hsinchu Love Action joined hands with Yu Sheng Tang Bookstore to participate in the 'Old Shoes Save Lives 30' charity program, bringing warmth and hope to impoverished families in Africa.

此次活動中，御勝堂書局 徐崇豪先生 慷慨捐贈了2000件*全新(於後續文章補充)的短袖上衣，用以支援非洲的弱勢社群。而新竹愛心小隊則發起募資活動，專款用於支付高額的物流運費，確保這些珍貴的物資能順利抵達非洲需要幫助的家庭手中。這項合作不僅展現了新竹社區的善心，還讓更多人認識到資源共享的重要性。

In this initiative, Mr. Hsu Chung-Hao from Yu Sheng Tang Bookstore generously donated 2,000 brand-new T-shirts to support Africa's underprivileged communities. Meanwhile, the Hsinchu Love Action Team launched a fundraising campaign to cover the significant logistics costs, ensuring that these valuable supplies reach the families in need in Africa. This collaboration not only showcases the compassion of the Hsinchu community but also highlights the importance of sharing resources.

本次活動的成功舉行，離不開志工們的無私奉獻，特別是Quinton和Catherine的熱情參與與辛勞付出。Quinton提到：參加非洲衣物捐贈活動，是一個幫助有需要家庭的方式，透過提供必需的衣物來改善他們的生活。同時，這也是一次回饋社會的機會，讓我們重新審視那些經常被我們視為理所當然的生活優勢。

The success of this event relied heavily on the selfless dedication of volunteers, especially Quinton and Catherine, whose enthusiastic participation and hard work were deeply appreciated. Quinton shared, "Joining the clothing donation event for Africa is a meaningful way to help families in need by providing essential clothing. It is also an opportunity to give back to society and reflect on the privileges we often take for granted."

這份跨越距離的愛心行動，不僅為非洲貧民帶來了一絲溫暖，也喚起了社會對弱勢群體的關注。感謝所有參與者的支持與貢獻，讓我們攜手合作，持續為需要幫助的人帶來希望與改變。一起成就這份善舉，讓愛無界！

This act of love transcending borders not only brought warmth to Africa's impoverished communities but also raised awareness about supporting vulnerable groups. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants for their support and contributions. Let us work together to continue bringing hope and change to those in need. Together, we can make a difference and prove that love knows no boundaries!

自己處理垃圾，減少對地球的傷害 Take Responsibility for Your Trash, Reduce Harm to the Planet

隨著快時尚的興起，衣物更換的速度也日益加快，隨之而來的問題是：廢棄衣物應該去哪裡？根據歐洲環境署（EEA）2023年的分析，歐盟的廢紡織品出口在過去20年中增加了兩倍，2019年達到了170萬噸，其中46%的廢棄衣物銷往非洲，41%銷往亞洲。有些二手衣物能夠重新銷售，有些則被降級為工業碎布或填充物，還有一些最終被送入露天掩埋場或隨意丟棄。With the rise of fast fashion, the speed of clothing replacement has also increased, and with it comes the question: Where do discarded clothes go? According to an analysis by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in 2023, EU textile waste exports have doubled over the past 20 years, reaching 1.7 million tons in 2019. Of this, 46% is sent to Africa, and 41% is sent to Asia. Some second-hand clothes are resold, some are downgraded to industrial rags or padding, and some end up in open landfills or are discarded carelessly.

為了解決這一問題，歐盟環境理事會於25日開會，法國、丹麥與瑞典聯手提出提案，要求根據《巴塞爾公約》管制二手衣物的進出口，並要求在出口之前必須獲得進口國的同意。《巴塞爾公約》是由聯合國主導的跨國條約，專門用來管控有害廢物的跨國轉移，特別是針對先進國家將廢棄物轉移至發展中國家。

To address this issue, the EU Environmental Council held a meeting on the 25th, where France, Denmark, and Sweden jointly proposed a plan to regulate the export and import of second-hand clothes under the Basel Convention, requiring that prior consent be obtained from the importing country before export. The Basel Convention is a UN-led international treaty aimed at controlling the transboundary movement of hazardous waste, especially from developed countries to developing nations.

法國環境部指出，「非洲不該成為快時尚的垃圾場」。根據《路透社》報導，丹麥駐歐盟副常任代表傑可布森（Soren Jacobsen）在會議中強調，紡織廢棄物的出口對開發中國家的環境、社會和健康構成威脅，歐盟應該終止這種做法。法國代表也表示，這項禁令將有助於改善歐盟本身的紡織品回收體系，減少不必要的廢物出口，並在全球範圍內減少對環境的影響。 The French Ministry of Environment pointed out that "Africa should not become the dumping ground for fast fashion." According to a report by Reuters, Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU, Soren Jacobsen, emphasized during the meeting that the export of textile waste threatens the environment, society, and health of developing countries, and the EU should put an end to this practice. The French representative also mentioned that this ban would help improve the EU's own textile recycling system, reduce unnecessary waste exports, and decrease the environmental impact globally.

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