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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The exception (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Less than 20% (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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