Consumerism and its Impact- Quiz

What is one of the reasons why online shopping has become so popular?

• Limited product availability

• No need to wait in check-out lines

• Limited store hours

• No option for returns

What is the average number of garments bought by the average American in a year?

• 20

• 100

• 40

• 66

What is the estimated amount of clothes and textiles thrown away by the average American each year?

• 20 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 81 pounds

What is the expected growth of the global middle class in the next 20 years?

• 1 billion people

• 2 billion people

• 3 billion people

• 4 billion people

What is the percentage of plastics that got recycled in 2015?

• 5%

• 20%

• 9%

• 15%

What is the main problem with the current trend of consumerism and waste?

• Lack of resources

• Overpopulation

• Increase in pollution

• Rising cost of goods

What is the main goal of the zero-waste household movement?

• To increase landfill usage

• To encourage excessive shopping

• To eliminate all consumer goods

• To reduce waste production

What is the rule of thumb for creating a capsule wardrobe?

• 100 items

• 20 items

• 50 items

• 36 items

What is the main idea behind the 'year-of-no-shopping' concept?

• To shop only during sales

• To avoid all shopping

• To buy as much as possible

• To buy only essential items

What is the potential solution proposed for the current consumerism and waste issue?

• Increase production of goods

• Ignore the problem and continue as is

• Design goods for re-use and multiple life-cycles

• Encourage excessive shopping