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