BBC: The Price of Fast Fashion

What mentality has become a normal part of modern consumer behavior according to the text?

• Buy now, wear now

• Save now, buy later

• Spend less, choose well

• Quality over quantity

How many collections do some of the best fashion companies have per year?

• 52 collections

• 36 collections

• 12 collections

• 24 collections

What is the estimated amount spent on fashion last year?

• Up to 3 trillion dollars

• Up to 2 trillion dollars

• Up to 4 trillion dollars

• Up to 1 trillion dollars

What is sustainable fashion also called?

• Recycled fashion

• Green fashion

• Bio-fashion

• Eco-fashion

What is the main goal of sustainable fashion?

• To create a system which can be supported indefinitely in terms of human impact

• To reduce production costs

• To make fashion accessible to everyone

• To increase fashion company profits

What type of fabric is mentioned as being particularly polluting?

• Cotton

• Conventional fabrics

• Silk

• Wool

What is the attitude of many shoppers towards clothes, as mentioned in the text?

• Sustainable shopping only

• Buy less, choose well

• Keep forever, wear forever

• Buy now, throw away tomorrow

What is a major challenge for designers wanting to be greener?

• Economies of scale

• High costs of sustainable materials

• Lack of technology

• Lack of customer interest

What is one of the materials mentioned for making sustainable fashion items?

• Pineapple leaf fiber

• Banana skin

• Coconut husk

• Bamboo shoot

What is the main problem with fast fashion according to the text?

• It is too expensive

• It is not available globally

• It promotes overconsumption

• It lacks variety