FAST FASHION FACTS
How many new pieces of clothing do fast fashion brands make globally every single year?
A) 100 million
B) 1 billion
C) 10 billion
D) 100 billion
D. 100 billion
Explanation: That is about 12 pieces of clothing for every person on Earth each year, on average.
Most clothes from fast fashion brands are made out of plastic.
A) True
B) False
C) Not sure
A. True
Explanation: (Materials like polyester, nylon, and acrylic are actually forms of plastic made from oil.)
What percentage of workers who make these clothes are paid less than a living wage, meaning they cannot afford basic needs like food and rent?
A) 15%
B) 40%
C) 70%
D) 99%
D) 99%
Explanation: That means about 99 out of every 100 workers do not earn enough to cover basic needs, such as food and rent.
How much more clothing do humans consume globally today compared to just twenty years ago?
A) 50% more
B) 100% more
C) 200% more
D) 400% more
D. 400% more
Explanation: If people bought 1 item before, they now buy about 5 items.
What percentage of ocean microplastics comes from washing clothes made of materials like polyester and nylon?
A) Less than 5%
B) About 12%
C) About 35%
D) Over 60%
C. About 35%
What happens to most of the clothes that people donate to thrift stores?
A) They are all sold to local shoppers only.
B) They are shipped to other countries and often end up as massive piles of trash.
C) They are turned back into brand-new cotton.
D) They are burned to produce electricity.
B) They are shipped to other countries and often end up as massive piles of trash.