What is the best thing we can do to reduce the environmental cost of the clothes we buy and use?
Buy less new clothes
What is the term for clothes that we buy after they have been used by another person?
Second-hand clothes
Which material used in clothing releases microfibers into the water when it is washed?
Synthetic materials (such as polyester)
What machine do we put clothes into after washing that uses a lot of electricity?
Dryer
What is the process of adding color to clothes called?
Dyeing
Which material used in clothing is more environmentally friendly, recycled cotton or organic cotton?
Recycled cotton
Where do most items of fast fashion end up? A: being recycled B: in a landfill C: in the sea
B: in a landfill
Give two reasons why cotton growing can be harmful to the environment.
1) It uses a lot of water. 2) It needs pesticides to grow crops.
What type of cotton is produced naturally, without pesticides or fertilizers?
Organic cotton
What is one of the environmental impacts of fast fashion? A) Reduced water usage B) Decreased pollution C) Increased landfill waste
C) Increased landfill waste
Which material used in clothing does not biodegrade? A) Cotton B) Polyester C) Wool
B) Polyester
