Fashion Industry and Sustainability

What is the impact of the fashion industry on the environment?

• It has a small impact on the environment

• It is the least polluting industry in the world

• It has no impact on the environment

• It is one of the most polluting industries in the world

What are some of the issues in the fashion industry?

• All of the above

• Toxic environments

• Lack of regulations

• Exploitation of workers

What incident brought attention to labor rights in the fashion industry?

• Rana Plaza incident

• Rhino Plaza incident

• Fashion Revolution incident

• Cotton irrigation incident

How many people were killed in the Rana Plaza incident?

• 100

• 400

• 90

• 1138

What shocked the fashion industry about the Rana Plaza incident?

• The involvement of brands

• The lack of safety regulations

• The collapse of the building

• The high number of deaths

What is the environmental impact of the fashion industry?

• It has the biggest environmental impacts behind housing, transport, and food

• It has no environmental impact

• It has a small environmental impact

• It has a moderate environmental impact

What are some sustainability issues related to cotton and polyester?

• Releasing microfibers in the oceans

• Toxicity in rivers due to dying and treatment of fabrics

• Use of highly toxic pesticides

• All of the above

What is the impact of the cotton industry on the environment?

• It promotes sustainable farming practices

• It requires an incredible amount of toxic pesticides

• It helps in preserving natural resources

• It has no impact on the environment

How much clothing is discarded in the UK each year?

• 1 million tons

• 500,000 tons

• 300,000 tons

• 1.2 million tons

What is the impact of the fashion industry on climate change?

• It has no impact on climate change

• It has a small impact on climate change

• It helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• It has a big carbon footprint