Name 3 'fast fashion' brands
Zara, GAP, Mango, Shein, Bershka, Topshop, Pull & Bear, etc.
Where do more than 3/4 of our clothes end up?
landfills
People making 'fast fashion' clothes often work in ____________ .
sweatshops
How much did this dress cost to buy? How much did it cost to make?
$5 / $5
$5 / $0,50
$50 / $0,60
$0.50 / $5
How many hours a day do people in sweatshops need to work?
14 - 16 hours per day
What has happened to the river in this picture?
Chemical dyes from the clothes factory have changed its colour
Why do people buy 'fast fashion' clothes?
They are cheaper, easier to buy, fashionable/trendy, etc.
The amount of water needed to produce the average T-Shirt is
7200 litres
720 litres
27 litres
2700 litres
Clothing industry is the first largest polluter in the world
no
yes
Fast fashion is produced in poor countries. Can you give an example of them?
India, Bangladesh & China
Which of the following materials result in microplastics in waterways after washing?
Cotton
Clothes don't create microplastics
Synthetic fibres
Wool
What is the best way to create a more sustainable wardrobe?
Choose from sustainable lines in fashion stores
Shop exclusively from expensive sustainable fashion brands
All answers
Buy fewer clothes and wear what you already own
How many people work in the clothes industry in Bangladesh ?
3 million
4.5 million
2.5 million
5 million
Apparel production counts for __________ of global carbon emissions.
20%
10%
23%
25%
Every year _________ tons of unwanted clothes end up in the landfills.
55.000
50.000
40.000
44.000
The fashion industry accounts for what percentage of global water pollution?
15
10
30
20
