The Fast Fashion Revolution
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Which region is known for its low-cost labor in the fast fashion industry?

  • Australia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South Asia (correct)

    • What is the main characteristic of the fast fashion business model?

  • Mass-producing at a low cost (correct)
  • Focusing on sustainable fashion
  • Producing high-quality clothing
  • Replicating vintage designs

    • Which of the following retailers is known for employing the fast fashion strategy?

  • Louis Vuitton
  • Prada
  • Gucci
  • Zara (correct)

    • Why did fast fashion grow during the late 20th century?

    <p>More efficient supply chains and quick response manufacturing methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common criticism of labor practices in fast fashion?

    <p>Exploitative labor practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of the fast fashion business model?

    <p>Replicating recent catwalk trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gender composition of the garment workforce in South, Southeast, and East Asia?

    <p>85-90% women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following retailers is NOT known for employing the fast fashion strategy?

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

    What is a common criticism of labor practices in fast fashion?

    <p>Exploitative labor practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to the growth of fast fashion during the late 20th century?

    <p>New quick response manufacturing methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the environmental impact of 'fast fashion'?

    <p>Fast fashion contributes to excessive production and waste, leading to environmental issues such as landfill overflow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Savanna Rags in clothes recycling?

    <p>Savanna Rags is a clothes recycling and processing plant that collects and processes discarded clothes from recycling bins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the majority of discarded clothes from Savanna Rags go?

    <p>The majority of discarded clothes from Savanna Rags are sent to Africa and Dubai.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of discarded clothes are typically dealt with by sorting plants globally?

    <p>Globally, sorting plants like Savanna Rags only deal with around 25% of discarded clothes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much clothing ends up in landfill in Britain annually?

    <p>In Britain, more than 300,000 tonnes of clothes end up in landfill every year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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