15 Questions
Which region is known for its low-cost labor in the fast fashion industry?
South Asia
What is the main characteristic of the fast fashion business model?
Mass-producing at a low cost
Which of the following retailers is known for employing the fast fashion strategy?
Zara
Why did fast fashion grow during the late 20th century?
More efficient supply chains and quick response manufacturing methods
What is a common criticism of labor practices in fast fashion?
Exploitative labor practices
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the fast fashion business model?
Replicating recent catwalk trends
What is the gender composition of the garment workforce in South, Southeast, and East Asia?
85-90% women
Which of the following retailers is NOT known for employing the fast fashion strategy?
Gucci
What is a common criticism of labor practices in fast fashion?
Exploitative labor practices
What contributed to the growth of fast fashion during the late 20th century?
New quick response manufacturing methods
What is the environmental impact of 'fast fashion'?
Fast fashion contributes to excessive production and waste, leading to environmental issues such as landfill overflow.
What is the role of Savanna Rags in clothes recycling?
Savanna Rags is a clothes recycling and processing plant that collects and processes discarded clothes from recycling bins.
Where does the majority of discarded clothes from Savanna Rags go?
The majority of discarded clothes from Savanna Rags are sent to Africa and Dubai.
What percentage of discarded clothes are typically dealt with by sorting plants globally?
Globally, sorting plants like Savanna Rags only deal with around 25% of discarded clothes.
How much clothing ends up in landfill in Britain annually?
In Britain, more than 300,000 tonnes of clothes end up in landfill every year.
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