Vocabulary
garment workers
someone who works in a factory or shop making clothes
The clothes made from polyester or nylon are friendly environmental. True or false?
False
Workers in fast fashion factories usually earn…
a) A fair, high salary
b) Enough to live well
c) Very little money
Workers in fast fashion factories usually earn…
a) A fair, high salary
b) Enough to live well
c) Very little money ✅
Explain the quote by British designer Vivienne Westwood, “buy less, choose well, make it last". What does it mean?
It means that the most effective thing we can do to reduce the impact of fast fashion is to buy less and use clothes for more time. We don't need to own ten pairs of jeans.
landfill
a place to dispose of refuse and other waste material by burying it and covering it over with soil, especially as a method of filling in or extending usable land.
Why are microfibres dangerous?
They harm marine creatures and damage whole ecosystems
Working conditions in many clothing factories are…
a) Safe and comfortable
b) Hard and unsafe
c) Fun and creative
Working conditions in many clothing factories are…
a) Safe and comfortable
b) Hard and unsafe ✅
c) Fun and creative
What should we do with the clothes that get out of style?
We could try to find different ways to style the outfits with the clothes that we already own.
affordable
inexpensive, reasonably priced
Where do most of the fast fashion brands produce their items?
A China, Spain and India
B USA, India and Bangladesh
C China, India and Bangladesh
C China, India and Bangladesh
Many workers are forced to work ______ hours a day.
A 14-16
B 6-8
C 8-10
A 14-16
In which type of shops should we start buying clothes?
We should stop buying at trendy cheap shops and try to find environmental friendly brands. We can aslo buy clothes in thrift shops.
biodegradable
capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms
It can take around ______ litres of water to produce just one pair of denim jeans.
A 6.000-8.5000
B 7.500-10.000
C 2.000-5.000
B 7.500-10.000
How can Fast Fashion reduce the risk of depression and anxiety of teenagers?
Fashion is a way for teenagers to express themselves, their interests, attain social status, bond with their peers to be a better fit in society. Fast-fashion clothes help them to feel better about themselves and boost their confidence which is good for their mental health that reduces the risk of depression and anxiety.
What can you do to reduce negative impact of fast fashion? Name at least 5 things.
You can:
1.repaire and reuse old clothes,
2. choose second hand over buying new,
3. wear what you already own instead of looking for new outfits,
4. buy textiles made from recycled or organic fabrics,
5. washe clothes less, use drying machines less to save energy.
carbon footprint
the total carbon dioxide emissions produced by an individual, group, or location
What happens to all the clothes that we throw away?
Every year, more than 500 million kilograms of unwanted clothes end up in landfills. Less than one per cent of this is recycled. It can take as long as 200 years to decompose, harming the environment.
Most fast fashion clothes are made in…
a) Factories in rich countries
b) Factories in poorer countries
c) People’s houses in Europe
Most fast fashion clothes are made in…
a) Factories in rich countries
b) Factories in poorer countries ✅
c) People’s houses in Europe
One way to reduce fashion’s impact is…
a) Buying more cheap clothes
b) Throwing clothes away quickly
c) Reusing or repairing clothes
One way to reduce fashion’s impact is…
a) Buying more cheap clothes
b) Throwing clothes away quickly
c) Reusing or repairing clothes ✅