Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact

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What percentage of global greenhouse gases is contributed by clothing and footwear manufacturing?

5 percent

15 percent

12 percent

8 percent (correct)

How long does it take for synthetic clothing or clothing treated with chemicals to biodegrade?

100 years

500 years

200 years (correct)

50 years

What is the approximate amount of water required to produce a single pair of jeans?

5,000 liters

15,000 liters

10,000 liters

7,500 liters (correct)

What is the estimated amount of textiles equivalent to a garbage truck that is buried or burned every second?

An amount equivalent to a garbage truck Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of EcoFibra, a company founded by Franklin Zepeda?

To make insulation panels using discarded clothing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main environmental concern with the current clothing industry, according to the passage?

The release of pollutants into the air and underground water channels Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Franklin Zepeda to create EcoFibra?

He wanted to stop contributing to the problem of textile waste Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the yarn created by Ecocitex?

It is made from recycled textiles Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 2019 UN report in the passage?

It emphasizes the environmental impact of the clothing industry Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of Chileans changing towards, according to Rosario Hevia?

They are becoming more environmentally conscious Signup and view all the answers

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What percentage of global greenhouse gases is contributed by clothing and footwear manufacturing?

How long does it take for synthetic clothing or clothing treated with chemicals to biodegrade?

What is the approximate amount of water required to produce a single pair of jeans?

What is the estimated amount of textiles equivalent to a garbage truck that is buried or burned every second?

What is the primary goal of EcoFibra, a company founded by Franklin Zepeda?

What is the main environmental concern with the current clothing industry, according to the passage?

What motivated Franklin Zepeda to create EcoFibra?

What is significant about the yarn created by Ecocitex?

What is the significance of the 2019 UN report in the passage?

What is the attitude of Chileans changing towards, according to Rosario Hevia?

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