TED-ED: The life cycle of a t-shirt - Angel Chang

The video explores the lifecycle of a typical t-shirt, from cotton farming to consumer use. It highlights the environmental and social impacts of t-shirt production, including water usage, pesticide pollution, labor conditions, and carbon emissions. The video also discusses the rise of fast fashion and its consequences, while offering sustainable alternatives like second-hand shopping and recycling.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with cotton farming for t-shirts?

• Deforestation

• Excessive water and pesticide use

• Air pollution

• High energy consumption

What is a significant environmental risk during the fabric production process?

• Overfishing

• Soil erosion

• Use of renewable energy

• Release of toxic wastewater

Which country has become the largest exporter of cotton t-shirts?

• Turkey

• Bangladesh

• China

• India

What percentage of global carbon emissions is attributed to apparel production?

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

How many loads of laundry does the average American household do per year?

• 400

• 500

• 300

• 200

What is one recommended practice to reduce the environmental impact of clothing?

• Buy more new clothes

• Shop second hand

• Wash clothes more frequently

• Use more pesticides

What is the second largest polluter in the world after oil?

• Fashion industry

• Agriculture

• Automobile industry

• Mining