Climate and Clothing
What is Climate Change?
Long-term change in Earth’s weather patterns
What happens to most old clothes?
They go in the trash or landfill
What is recycling?
Turning old items into something new
How does making clothes affect the climate?
It creates pollution and uses energy that negatively affects the environment.
How long can synthetic clothes take to break down? (In years)
Hundreds of years!
What can you do with clothes you don’t wear anymore?
Donate, swap, or recycle them
What gas do clothes factories often release?
Carbon dioxide – CO₂
What’s one harmful result of clothing waste?
Microplastics in the ocean
What is “slow fashion”?
Making clothes that last longer and are better for the Earth.
What happens when clothes are made with fossil fuels?
They add to global warming, making the problems worse.
What does “landfill” mean?
A place where trash is buried
Why is buying secondhand good?
It reduces waste and pollution
Why do synthetic clothes (like polyester) cause problems?
They’re made from oil and don’t break down easily.
How many clothes are thrown away each year?
Over 90 million tons worldwide.
Name one eco-friendly material used in clothes.
Organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, etc.