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What was the percentage of clothing donated to Goodwill in 2014 that ended up in landfills?
What was the percentage of clothing donated to Goodwill in 2014 that ended up in landfills?
- 11% (correct)
- 15%
- 5%
- 7%
Which company claims to have initiated the first clothing collection initiative in the fashion industry?
Which company claims to have initiated the first clothing collection initiative in the fashion industry?
- Zara
- Gap
- H&M (correct)
- Forever 21
What do consumers receive as a reward for participating in H&M's clothing collection initiative?
What do consumers receive as a reward for participating in H&M's clothing collection initiative?
- Cash vouchers
- Free clothing
- Discounts (correct)
- Loyalty points
What did the text propose as a better alternative to throwing old clothes away?
What did the text propose as a better alternative to throwing old clothes away?
What is one way to positively impact the environment when it comes to clothing consumption?
What is one way to positively impact the environment when it comes to clothing consumption?
In the context of fast fashion, what does the text suggest individuals can be?
In the context of fast fashion, what does the text suggest individuals can be?
What led to the rise of second-hand clothing shops for donations in the 1880s?
What led to the rise of second-hand clothing shops for donations in the 1880s?
What was the impact of the fast fashion trend according to the text?
What was the impact of the fast fashion trend according to the text?
What has been the consequence of Americans buying five times as much clothing as they did in 1980?
What has been the consequence of Americans buying five times as much clothing as they did in 1980?
Why are most clothing donations made to charities today often unusable?
Why are most clothing donations made to charities today often unusable?
What percentage of clothing donations made to charities are actually resold there today?
What percentage of clothing donations made to charities are actually resold there today?
What did the author initially expect regarding the fate of their unwanted clothes?
What did the author initially expect regarding the fate of their unwanted clothes?
