14 Questions
What impact does the clothing industry have on the environment?
Increased water consumption, chemical pollution, and carbon emissions
Why does the surge in demand for clothing raise concerns?
It leads to waste disposal due to the eventual discarding of a significant portion of these items
What contributes to the environmental effect of clothes disposal?
Releasing microplastics into the environment and increasing landfill garbage
What did the World Economic Forum report about annual clothing purchases in 2016?
Annual clothing purchases had doubled in 30 years, leading to the production of 150 billion new clothing items each year
What is a key role of the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
Fostering global discussions among business, academic, and political leaders
What is the primary material used in over 50% of clothing, contributing to environmental challenges?
Polyester
What factor has driven the manufacture of low-priced clothing?
Shift of manufacturing to less developed countries
Which industry contributes a larger percentage to the world's global footprint than the aviation industry?
Fashion industry
What environmental challenge is posed by polyester, the synthetic fabric used in over 50% of clothing?
Non-biodegradability
What is a significant difference in the efficiency of manufacturing processes between developed and less developed countries?
Developed countries have higher manufacturing efficiency
What is the primary focus of the unit on ethics and the global economy?
Examining the increase in choices and availability of goods due to globalization
What is a consequence of the increase in choice and availability of goods due to globalization?
Benefits and potential consequences
What is a key consideration for individuals as they reflect on their consumption choices?
The impact of their consumption choices on the environment
What do individuals need to be mindful of when thinking about changing future consumption choices?
All factors, including benefits and consequences
This quiz explores the environmental impact of the clothing industry, including manufacturing, transportation, and disposal processes. Learn about the resource-intense operations, water consumption, chemical pollution, carbon emissions, and microplastic release associated with clothing production and disposal.
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