Clothing Waste

What is the main topic of the 'Marketplace' episode?

• The impact of fast fashion on the environment

• New trends in the fashion industry

• How to save money while shopping

• The best ways to recycle plastic

What do some retailers offer for donating old clothes?

• A thank you card

• A coupon for future purchases

• Cashback

• Free new clothes

What percentage of old clothes is actually recycled into new fibers?

• 50%

• 25%

• 1%

• 10%

What is a major problem with recycling clothes made from blended fibers?

• They are too rare to find

• They are illegal to recycle

• They are too expensive to recycle

• They diminish in quality when recycled

How often does H&M reportedly receive new clothes in their stores?

• Twice a month

• Once a week

• Every day

• Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

What is the estimated amount of old clothes North America sends to landfills each year?

• 10 million pounds

• 100 million pounds

• At least 25 billion pounds

• 5 billion pounds

What do most people think happens to their donated clothes?

• They are sold overseas

• They are thrown away

• They are given to needy people

• They are recycled into new clothes

What is the 'clothing deficit myth'?

• The misconception that recycling clothes is highly profitable

• The idea that donated clothes go to local people in need

• The belief that there is a shortage of clothes worldwide

• The myth that clothes are too expensive

What happens to the majority of donated clothes?

• They are recycled into new products

• They are incinerated

• They are sold overseas

• They are given away for free

What is the main reason fast fashion is considered a problem?

• It promotes recycling

• It leads to overconsumption and waste

• It offers too few choices to consumers

• It is too expensive