The Second-Hand Clothing Industry

What is one of the significant roles of the second-hand clothing industry according to the text?

• To increase the production of new clothing

• To play a significant role in environmental protection

• To support the petroleum industry

• To enhance the use of non-renewable resources

According to the experts from the Circular Economic Association, the Textile Industry Federation, and the Chemical Fiber Industry Association, what is the cycle of resources in the context of second-hand clothing?

• Recycling and sorting used clothes

• Manufacturing and distributing new clothes

• Incinerating old clothes

• Dumping clothes in landfills

What is the main resource for the production of chemical fiber for clothing, as mentioned in the text?

• Water

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

What does the text suggest about the current state of waste textile recycling technology?

• It is outdated and inefficient

• It is no longer backward and continues to improve

• It is perfect and does not need any improvements

• It has been completely abandoned

What is the estimated amount of clothing discarded by every Chinese person each year, according to the text?

• 1-2 pieces

• 3-5 pieces

• 6-8 pieces

• 9-10 pieces

What are the environmental benefits of recycling and reusing clothing as per the data from the Allen MacArthur Foundation?

• Reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and saving water

• Increasing the production of pesticides

• Contributing to air pollution

• Supporting the incineration of clothes

What is the estimated market size of second-hand clothing recycling according to the data from the United Nations in 2018?

• 1.3 billion U.S. dollars

• 4.1 billion U.S. dollars

• 280 million U.S. dollars

• 830 companies

Which continent is the largest market for second-hand clothing exports?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

What percentage of the global second-hand clothing market does China account for?

• Less than 1%

• About 30%

• Over 70%

• Nearly 100%

What is the main professional export company specializing in the second-hand clothing industry mentioned in the text?

• TianYanCha

• British supplies

• Zagumi

• African market