
In 1800, We Made 1 Shirt Every 2 Years. Today, We Make 20 Per Person.
226 years of clothing production vs population growth. An interactive visual story showing how we went from 0.5 to 160 billion items per year.
Jan 10, 2026
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The Arc of Anchorage serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Alaska. Their thrift store operations help fund community programs and services.
To empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live the life they choose in their community.
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2200 Gambell St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
2211 Arca Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA
2300 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
3521 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
7701 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99504, USA
13401 Old Glenn Hwy, Eagle River, AK 99577, USA

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