Five Facts - Fast Fashion

The video discusses the environmental impact of fast fashion, highlighting its role as a major polluter. It explains how the production of trendy, cheap clothes contributes to pollution and waste, particularly through the use of non-biodegradable plastics and water-intensive cotton farming. The video also addresses consumer habits that lead to excessive clothing waste, with most garments ending up in landfills. It suggests sustainable alternatives, such as reusing and recycling old clothes, and encourages donating or buying pre-loved clothing to reduce environmental harm.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with fast fashion?

• It promotes cultural appropriation.

• It leads to excessive water usage.

• It causes deforestation.

• It is a major contributor to pollution.

How much water is typically required to grow cotton for a single T-shirt?

• 500 liters

• 4000 liters

• 1000 liters

• 2500 liters

What environmental disaster occurred due to water diversion for cotton farming in Azerbaijan?

• A forest fire broke out.

• A flood devastated the region.

• A major oil spill occurred.

• The Aral Sea dried up.

What percentage of clothing ends up in landfills after less than a year of use?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Which of the following is a sustainable practice to reduce clothing waste?

• Buying more fast fashion items.

• Throwing away old clothes.

• Donating clothes to charity.

• Burning old clothes.