THRIFT SHOPS AND ECO FRIENDLY SHOPPING

What are the main ideas of this passage?

• Thrift shops and eco-friendly shopping are popular ways to reduce environmental impact and find unique items.
• Thrift shopping is a great way to save money and find trendy clothes.
• Shopping secondhand helps reduce waste in landfills.
• Overconsumption is a problem in thrift shopping.

Which of the following excerpts from the passage best supports the claim that 'shopping secondhand helps to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills'?

• When you shop secondhand, you are not directly supporting industries that cause pollution and waste, and you are using fewer resources since the items have already been created.
• With the rising interest in thrifting, prices at thrift shops have increased, making it less accessible for those on a tight budget.
• Buying fewer clothes and choosing high-quality items that you will wear many times can help reduce your environmental impact.
• Choosing ethical brands that care about the environment and pay their workers fairly can make a difference.

According to the text, what is one challenge of thrift shopping?

• Prices at thrift shops have increased, making it less accessible for those on a tight budget.
• People may buy more than they need or buy items that they don't actually need.
• Thrift stores are well-stocked because trends change quickly.
• Shopping locally and buying from local shops and craftspeople can also reduce carbon emissions from shipping and support the local economy.

What is one benefit of shopping secondhand?

• It helps reduce waste in landfills.
• It supports industries that cause pollution and waste.
• It increases the accessibility of thrift shops for those on a tight budget.
• It allows you to buy trendy clothes.

According to the text, what can help reduce microplastics in rivers and oceans?

• Choosing clothing made with natural fabric fibers instead of synthetic fabrics.
• Shopping secondhand.
• Buying organic clothing made with organic fabrics.
• Choosing ethical brands.

What is one challenge of eco-friendly shopping?

• Limited availability of unique items.
• Increased use of pesticides and herbicides.
• Higher prices at thrift shops.
• Supporting industries that don't care about the environment.

What is one tip for eco-friendly shopping mentioned in the text?

• Buying fewer clothes and choosing high-quality items.
• Shopping at big chain stores.
• Choosing synthetic fabrics over natural fabric fibers.
• Buying non-organic clothing.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Thrift shops and eco-friendly shopping are popular ways to reduce environmental impact and find unique items.
• Thrift shopping is a great way to save money and find trendy clothes.
• Shopping secondhand helps reduce waste in landfills.
• Overconsumption is a problem in thrift shopping.

What is one tip for reducing microplastics in rivers and oceans mentioned in the text?

• Choosing clothing made with natural fabric fibers instead of synthetic fabrics.
• Shopping secondhand.
• Buying organic clothing made with organic fabrics.
• Choosing ethical brands.

What are some benefits of thrift shopping?