Fast-Fashion Facts
What is the sustainable material?
Bamboo or Leather
Bamboo
Can we throw electronic waste in the regular trash?
No
What is advertising?
Advertising is an way to sell something
Replacing a plastic bag with a cloth one is a sustainable change?
Yes
"Recycling an old cell phone is useless because most of its components cannot be reused."
Fiction! Many components, such as precious metals (gold, silver) and plastics, can be recycled, reducing the need for mining and e-waste
What is the minimum time to stay at work daily?
8h
What is e-waste?
E-waste is any discarded electronic equipment, such as cell phones, computers and televisions.
What is an ethical influencer?
This type of influencer is honest, transparent and supports causes and products they believe
What is vegetable leather?
A sustainable alternative to animal leather, made from pineapple, mushrooms or even grapes.
"Turning off your modem at night significantly reduces your energy consumption and carbon footprint."
Fact! Devices on standby consume energy ("energy vampires"), and turning them off can save up to 10% of your home's electricity usage
What is the name of the gas that pollutes the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
The 3 Rs are a sustainable lifestyle concerned with reducing waste generation on the planet. What are they?
Recicle, Reuse and Reduce
Products like luxury supercars, private jet travel are examples of high "_____ _______" products
Carbon footprint
What is biodegradable packaging?
This packaging innovation, made from seaweed or cornstarch, decomposes in weeks
"Buying organic cotton clothes is always more sustainable than conventional cotton."
Fiction! Despite avoiding pesticides, organic cotton still requires large amounts of water. Sustainability also depends on local practices and product durability
Which material takes longest to degrade?
Cigarette, Paper or Gum
Gum
What is the correct way to dispose of electronic waste?
Take equipment to collection points or electronics recycling programs
What is greenwashing?
Promote sustainable collections that were not sustainable
What is sustainable fashion?
This practice seeks to make clothes with less environmental impact
"Video streaming on platforms like Netflix emits more CO2 per year than the aviation industry."
Fiction! While streaming has an impact at ~1-2%, aviation emits about 2-3% of global emissions.
Which country releases the most greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?
China
Why is electronic waste dangerous for the environment?
Because it contains heavy metals and toxic substances, such as lead and mercury, which can contaminate the environment.
An MIT study showed that influencer posts about 'sustainable fast fashion' had Y% more reach than those criticizing the industry. What is the tenth of the percentage?
70%
What is the circular economy?
This practice, encourages repairing, reselling or donating clothes instead of buying new ones.
"Tech companies that promise 'carbon neutrality' have already eliminated their greenhouse gas emissions entirely."
Fiction! Many use offsets (such as planting trees) instead of direct emissions reductions