Hult Quiz

The fashion industry contributes environmental degradation in which of the following ways?

• Deforestation

• Desertification & degradation of soil

• Loss of biodiversity

• All of the above

What percentage of clothing is recycled?

• 50%

• Less than 1%

• 33%

• 10%

What does greenwashing in fashion refers to?

• Claims of environmental sustainability by a brand that are false or misleading

• Using natural fabric dyes

• Washing clothes in environmentally friendly ways

• None of these

How many litres of water is required to make 1 pair of jeans?

• 1023

• 54

• 3781

• 1028

Which of the following is not an example of sustainable shopping?

• Shopping at thrift shops

• Buying few, high quality long lasting items

• Buying new items to match seasonal trends

• Buying garments made of natural fabrics

Which of these fabrics release Microplastics when it is washed?

• Linen

• Poleyster

• Cotton

• Silk

Where are the unwanted clothes (unsold clothes) end up?

• Factory

• Charity

• Recycling plant

• Landfill

Which of the following describes fast fashion?

• Clothing that is low priced & mass produced

• Fashion items that often are made from inexpensive, synthetic materials

• Garments that aren't build to last long & go out of style quickly

• All of the above

What is the social impact of fast fashion?

• Slavery

• Modern Labour

• Low payment & too much work

• Child Labour

The fast fashion industry are responsible for producing ____% of total global green housing gas emissions.

• 8 - 10

• 1 - 3

• 2 - 6

• 4 - 6