Donating Old Clothes Quiz
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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?

  • Zara
  • Gap
  • H&M (correct)
  • Forever 21
  • 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?

    <p>Up-cycling, repairing, or making donations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to positively impact the environment when it comes to clothing consumption?

    <p>Investing in timeless styles of better quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of fast fashion, what does the text suggest individuals can be?

    <p>The exception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the rise of second-hand clothing shops for donations in the 1880s?

    <p>Higher incomes allowing for more diverse wardrobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the fast fashion trend according to the text?

    <p>Influenced a drastic decline in clothing prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the consequence of Americans buying five times as much clothing as they did in 1980?

    <p>Big side effects on the environment and charities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are most clothing donations made to charities today often unusable?

    <p>The influence of the fast fashion trend on clothing quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of clothing donations made to charities are actually resold there today?

    <p>Less than 20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author initially expect regarding the fate of their unwanted clothes?

    <p>They would find a second life with an economical hipster</p> Signup and view all the answers

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