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What is the main concern of environmentalists regarding fast fashion?
What is the main concern of environmentalists regarding fast fashion?
- The low demand for fast fashion items
- The negative environmental impact (correct)
- The long lifespan of the clothes
- The high cost of clothes production
What is a significant factor contributing to the growth of fast fashion?
What is a significant factor contributing to the growth of fast fashion?
- Quick availability and low cost of fast fashion items (correct)
- Decrease in the number of clothes manufacturers
- Strict regulations on clothing production
- High quality and durability of fast fashion items
How does the fast fashion business model contribute to environmental pollution?
How does the fast fashion business model contribute to environmental pollution?
- By promoting sustainable consumption practices
- By encouraging long-term use of clothing
- By increasing the use of harmful chemicals and contributing to clothing waste (correct)
- By supporting eco-friendly clothing production
What impact does online clothes shopping have on the environment?
What impact does online clothes shopping have on the environment?
What statement best describes the attitude towards clothing purchase in the past?
What statement best describes the attitude towards clothing purchase in the past?
What is the current recycling rate of clothing waste in Europe?
What is the current recycling rate of clothing waste in Europe?
Study Notes
- Fast fashion is a mass production of low-cost clothes, put in shops and online rapidly to create demand
- Annually, 100 billion clothing items are made and this number is projected to increase by 60% by 2030
- A significant portion of fast fashion ends up in landfills, with little to no recycling
- Chemicals used in clothing production have negative environmental impacts and can lead to health problems for factory workers, with reports of child labor involvement
- Consumption habits have changed and contributed to the issue of textile waste. People now order and send back clothes frequently, creating a "throwaway society"
- In Europe, 4 million tons of clothing are discarded each year, with less than 1% being recycled. The fashion industry raising concerns for its unsustainability.
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Description
This quiz explores the impact of fast fashion on the environment, including the mass production of low-cost clothing, high demand creation, and environmental consequences such as landfill accumulation. It also delves into the projected growth of the fast fashion industry and its implications for the environment.
