Quiz on Fast Fashion and Pollution in Chile

What is the Atacama Desert known for?

• Being the wettest desert in the world

• Being a popular tourist destination

• Being the driest desert in the world

• Having the most trees

How much clothing arrives at the Iquique port each year?

• 39,000 tonnes

• 20,000 tonnes

• 100,000 tonnes

• 59,000 tonnes

What happens to the clothing that cannot be sold?

• It ends up in rubbish dumps in the desert

• It is sent back to the manufacturers

• It is donated to charity

• It is recycled into new clothes

What is a major environmental issue caused by discarded clothing?

• It helps plants grow

• It releases pollutants into the air

• It is biodegradable

• It creates new jobs

How long can clothing take to biodegrade?

• 50 years

• 200 years

• 10 years

• 100 years

What does the company EcoFibra do?

• Recycles plastic waste

• Sells new clothes

• Makes insulation panels from discarded clothing

• Imports clothing from other countries

What percentage of global water waste is caused by the clothing industry?

• 10 percent

• 30 percent

• 40 percent

• 20 percent

What is the Extended Responsibility of the Producer (REP) law about?

• Encouraging more clothing production

• Helping to recycle plastic

• Forcing clothing importers to manage waste

• Banning fast fashion

What type of clothing is often discarded in the Atacama Desert?

• Winter jackets

• Christmas sweaters

• Summer dresses

• Formal suits

What is a common material that clothing can be as toxic as?

• Paper

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic