The act of "thrifting", as described in the passage, can be considered ironic because it:

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A.
has created environmental problems.
B.
is an anti-consumerist attitude.
C.
is not cost-effective for retailers.
D.
offers luxury clothing at cut-rate prices.

Option is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

From the context in which the word 'thrifting' is used in the passage, we can conclude that it refers to the purchase of second-hand items at low costs, a practice which is now a trend as consumers get to be 'cool' while also caring for the planet. However, as explained in the passage, the act of thrifting can be considered ironic if, instead of saving the planet, it actually contributes to microfibre pollution of the rivers and oceans. Option A is the correct choice.