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What is the main problem with fast fashion according to the text?
The large amount of clothing that is thrown away or burned
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How can the fashion industry become more sustainable?
By designing clothes for reuse and maximizing their lifespan
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What kind of companies are critical for a more sustainable fashion industry?
Companies that focus on longevity and reuse
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What has caused the doubling of clothing production in the last 15 years?
increase in middle-class population and higher per capita sales
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How many people are employed in garment production and what is the demographic?
75 million people, mostly young women between 18 and 24
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What is the annual value of clothing that ends up in landfills?
More than $400 billion)
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How has the desire for new clothes changed the fashion industry?
It has led to the concept of "fast fashion" where clothes are produced quickly and cheaply
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What are some of the negative consequences of the linear fashion model (buy, wear, throw away)?
Economic, social, and environmental impacts
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In which countries is forced and child labor common in the fashion industry?
Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Vietnam and others
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What is the average wage of a garment worker in Bangladesh compared to what they need for a decent life?
hey earn $96 per month, but they would need 3.5 times that amount)
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How much water does it take to produce a cotton t-shirt?
2,700 litres, which is enough drinking water for someone for two and a half years
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How much pollution does making a pair of jeans produce compared to driving a car?
Making a pair of jeans produces the same amount of pollution as driving a car more than 80 miles
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How long can clothes made of non-biodegradable fabrics stay in landfills?
Up to 200 years)
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How much could tackling environmental and social issues in the fashion industry benefit the global economy?
$192 billion by 2030
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What are some examples of business models based on longevity?
Rent the Runway, Gwynnie Bee
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