Fast Fashion facts
What does fast fashion mean?
Clothing made quickly and cheaply to follow trends
What kind of pollution is caused by dye and chemical dumping into rivers
Water pollution
Why do factory workers faint or get dizzy?
Hot, crowded conditions and long hours without breaks
What is the average monthly pay for a garment worker in Bangladesh?
About 12,500 taka, or $113 USD
What can you do to help reduce fast fashion impact?
Buy less, choose better quality, and recycle old clothes
Name two popular fast fashion brands
Shein and H&M
What happens when factories burn fabric waste?
It causes air pollution by releasing dirty smoke
What health problems can fabric dust and chemicals cause?
Breathing problems, coughing, and skin rashes
What is the estimated livable wage in Bangladesh?
About $460 per month
Name a clothing brand trying to be more sustainable?
H&M
Why do people throw away fast fashion clothes quickly?
They get ruined fast or go out of style quickly
What type of energy do garment factories use?
Coal or gas, which adds to climate change
What's one positive impact of garment jobs?
Workers can afford water, food, and send their kids to school
Why don't foreign companies invest more in Bangladesh?
Government corruption and misuse of funds
What are some factories doing to reduce pollution?
Using safer dyes and recycling fabric waste into new clothes
What makes fast fashion factories unsafe?
High demand and not enough time to improve factory conditions
What kind of natural disasters are common in Bangladesh due to climate change?
Cyclones, floods, sea-level rise, and droughts
What do some factories offer to support worker health?
First-aid kits or small health clinics
What is an example of wasteful government spending in Bangladesh?
Building fancy but unnecessary infrastructure
What are some helpful question's to ask before buying new clothes?
Is this item essential?
Will I wear this at least 20 times?
How was this item produced?
How does fast fashion connect to climate change?
It creates pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from factories and shipping
How does fast fashion harm marine life?
polluted rivers kill fish and damage aquatic ecosystems
Why does child labor still exist in the garment industry?
Weak polices and lack of enforcement in Bangladesh
Why do people stay in these low-paying, unsafe jobs?
Because they need money to survive and support their families
Why don't all countries and companies use these solutions?
Because they cost more money and take more time