The Environmental Impact of Clothing
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What impact does the clothing industry have on the environment?

  • No impact on the environment
  • Increased air quality and reduced waste
  • Increased water consumption, chemical pollution, and carbon emissions (correct)
  • Reduced water consumption, chemical pollution, and carbon emissions

    • Why does the surge in demand for clothing raise concerns?

  • It reduces waste disposal due to the eventual discarding of a significant portion of these items
  • It leads to efficient recycling of clothing items
  • It has no impact on waste disposal
  • It leads to waste disposal due to the eventual discarding of a significant portion of these items (correct)

    • What contributes to the environmental effect of clothes disposal?

  • Releasing microplastics into the environment and increasing landfill garbage (correct)
  • No impact on the environment
  • Decreasing air and water pollution
  • Reducing landfill garbage and conserving natural resources

    • What did the World Economic Forum report about annual clothing purchases in 2016?

    <p>Annual clothing purchases had doubled in 30 years, leading to the production of 150 billion new clothing items each year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of the World Economic Forum (WEF)?

    <p>Fostering global discussions among business, academic, and political leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary material used in over 50% of clothing, contributing to environmental challenges?

    <p>Polyester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor has driven the manufacture of low-priced clothing?

    <p>Shift of manufacturing to less developed countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry contributes a larger percentage to the world's global footprint than the aviation industry?

    <p>Fashion industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental challenge is posed by polyester, the synthetic fabric used in over 50% of clothing?

    <p>Non-biodegradability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference in the efficiency of manufacturing processes between developed and less developed countries?

    <p>Developed countries have higher manufacturing efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the unit on ethics and the global economy?

    <p>Examining the increase in choices and availability of goods due to globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the increase in choice and availability of goods due to globalization?

    <p>Benefits and potential consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for individuals as they reflect on their consumption choices?

    <p>The impact of their consumption choices on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals need to be mindful of when thinking about changing future consumption choices?

    <p>All factors, including benefits and consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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