Fast Fashion Facts
Fast fashion refers to cheap, trendy clothing that is produced quickly to meet consumer demand.
True!
Fast fashion focuses on low-cost, quick made clothing to follow trends.
E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices like phones, laptops, and TVs.
True.
E-waste includes any electronic product that is no longer in use or working
Influencers can use their platforms to promote social and environmental causes.
True.
Many influencers use their reach to raise awareness on important issues like climate change, mental health, and human rights.
Replacing paper towels with washable cloths can significantly reduce household waste over time.
True.
Washable cloths are reusable and reduce paper waste, especially in high-use households.
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Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills and saves natural resources.
Fact.
Recycling reduces landfill use, conserves raw materials, and saves energy.
Most fast fashion garments are made to last for many years.
False!
Fast fashion items are made with low-quality materials and are not designed for long durability.
Most e-waste from developed countries is processed responsibly in certified domestic recycling facilities.
False.
A great amount of e-waste is exported,often illegally,to developing countries, where it’s processed in unsafe and informal conditions.
An influencer promoting sustainable products is always acting ethically.
False!
Not all sustainability claims are genuine—some are examples of misleading eco-friendly marketing.
Using a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles is a sustainable swap.
True.
Reusable bottles reduce single-use plastic waste and lower your carbon footprint over time.
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Leaving your phone charger plugged in without the phone connected uses no electricity.
Fiction.
Though the individual impact is small, stored emails across billions of users require server space and energy. Regular deletion, especially of spam and old data-heavy messages, helps reduce overall demand on data centers.
The fashion industry is one of the top contributors to global water pollution.
True!
Textile industry is a major source of water pollution, and fast fashion contributes significantly due to high production volume
Most rare earth minerals used in smartphones are easily recyclable and are commonly recovered from old devices.
False.
Rare earth minerals are difficult and costly to extract from old electronics, so recycling rates remain low.
Authenticity and transparency are key traits of ethical influencers.
True.
Ethical influencers disclose partnerships and stay true to their values rather than promoting products just for money.
Making personal sustainable swaps (like reusable straws) has a greater environmental impact than systemic changes in production, policy, and infrastructure.
False!
While personal choices help, systemic change—through government policy and corporate responsibility—has far greater impact on large-scale sustainability.
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Streaming one hour of HD video uses more energy than running a refrigerator for an hour.
Fact.
High-quality streaming requires substantial data transfer and processing in data centers, which consumes significant energy.
Most workers in fast fashion factories are paid fair wages and work in safe conditions
False!
Many factories use cheap labor in underdeveloped countries, paying very low wages and leaving workers in precarious conditions.
There is a design strategy that consists of manufacturing products that have a limited lifespan to encourage more frequent purchases.
True.
This strategy called planned obsolescence is often used in consumer electronics to drive continual sales, contributing to more e-waste
Influencers have no real impact on consumer behavior or public opinion regarding ethical consumption.
False!
Influencers can significantly shape attitudes, especially among younger audiences, encouraging shifts toward ethical and sustainable choices.
Bamboo products are always the most sustainable alternative to plastic.
False.
Bamboo can be sustainable, but factors like processing methods, sourcing, and transportation impact its true eco-friendliness.
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All ethical certifications (like Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance) guarantee zero human rights violations in the supply chain.
Fiction.
While these certifications improve standards, they are not foolproof and sometimes fail to catch or prevent violations.
Synthetic fabrics used in fast fashion, like polyester, release microplastics into the ocean every time they are washed.
True!
Washing synthetic clothing sheds microplastics that enter waterways and afect marine ecosystems
Ethical tech companies prioritize fair labor, environmental sustainability, and transparency in their supply chains.
True.
Ethical tech companies aim to reduce harm by considering human rights and ecological impact.
There are established global standards to verify whether an influencer is promoting ethical and sustainable content.
False!!
While guidelines exist, there are no universal standards to certify influencers as “ethical” or “sustainable” promoters.
Switching from plastic bags to cotton tote bags is always more sustainable.
False!
Cotton bags must be reused hundreds of times to offset the environmental cost of production
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Deleting emails regularly can significantly reduce your digital carbon footprint.
Fiction.
Though the individual impact is small, stored emails across billions of users require server space and energy. Regular deletion, especially of spam and old data-heavy messages, helps reduce overall demand on data centers.