Lifesmarts Environment 2026 Flashcards

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A system where clothes are reused, repaired, resold, or recycled to reduce waste.

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Circular Fashion

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A sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe by trading clothes with others instead of buying new.

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Clothing Swap

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The belief that buying more stuff leads to happiness or status often drives fast fashion demand.

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Consumerism

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Cheap, trendy clothing made quickly to match demand, often harming workers and the environment.

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Fast Fashion

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The full journey of a piece of clothing, from production to disposal.

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Garment Lifecycle

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When more clothes are made than people can buy, leading to waste and unsold inventory.

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Overproduction

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A mindset that values fixing or altering clothes instead of tossing them.

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Repair Culture

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Places (online or in person) where used clothes are bought and sold.

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Resale Market

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Clothing made with care for the environment and fair treatment of workers.

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Sustainable Fashion

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Shopping second hand, usually at thrift stores, vintage shops, or resale apps.

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Thrifting