Fast Fashion Quizzies

What is “fast fashion”?

• Clothes that are delivered fast

• Expensive designer clothes

• Cheap, trendy clothes made quickly and in large amounts

• Clothes worn by athletes

Which major environmental issue is linked to fast fashion?

• Deforestation

• Ocean pollution

• Textile waste and water pollution

• Volcano eruptions

How many liters of water does it take to make one cotton t-shirt (approx)?

• 150 liters

• 50 liters

• 100 liters

• 2700 liters

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Fast fashion brands pay all workers fair wages

• Most fast fashion items last a lifetime

• Fast fashion leads to exploitation of workers

• Fast fashion reduces climate change

What usually happens to unsold fast fashion clothes?

• They’re all donated

• They’re recycled

• They’re stored forever

• They’re burned or dumped in landfills

Which of these is NOT a fast fashion brand?

• Zara

• H&M

• SHEIN

• Patagonia

What is a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion?

• Buying from ethical or slow fashion brands

• Shopping more every season

• Only buying branded clothes

• Wearing clothes once and throwing them away

How can you personally fight fast fashion?

• Support thrift or upcycled fashion

• Always buy new

• Avoid washing your clothes

• Buy more on sales

Which group is most often exploited in the fast fashion supply chain?

• Celebrities

• Robots

• Shopkeepers

• Factory workers, often women in developing countries

What does the phrase “Wear your values” mean?

• Wear expensive clothes

• Only wear clothes with quotes on them

• Never repeat outfits

• Support fashion that reflects ethics and sustainability