Fast Fashion VS Sustainable Fashion

Fast fashion is best described as:

• High-priced, custom-made clothing with long production times

• Cheap, trendy, mass-produced clothing with quick turnarounds

• Traditional clothing made using handwoven fabrics only

• Clothing made only from recycled materials

According to the video, fast fashion is responsible for about what share of yearly global carbon emissions?

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%

• 25%

Which environmental problem is directly linked to synthetic fibers used in fast fashion?

• Ozone layer depletion

• Marine microplastic pollution

• Desertification in coastal areas

• Noise pollution in cities

Sustainable fashion mainly aims to:

• Produce the largest number of garments at the lowest price

• Copy luxury brands quickly to follow trends

• Focus on ethical production, eco-friendly materials, and long-lasting garments

• Use only black and white fabrics to reduce dye use

Which statement about textile waste from fast fashion is correct?

• Most garments are worn for many years before disposal

• Only natural-fiber garments contribute to textile waste

• Around 92 million tons of textile waste are produced annually

• Textile waste is not considered a major environmental issue

In the Forbes article, what does the writer argue about the focus on fast fashion?

• Fast fashion companies are more sustainable than luxury brands.

• Blaming fast fashion distracts from broader industry-wide issues.

• Fast fashion should be completely banned by the European Union.

• Luxury brands are leading sustainability efforts effectively.