Fast Fashion Facts
Which brand is a fast-fashion producer?
a) Farm
b) Levis
c) Zara
d) Patagonia
c) Zara
Why is e-waste a problem?
It’s a problem because it contains toxic materials and often ends up in landfills or is exported to poorer countries.
What is the 'de-influencing' trend on platforms like TikTok?
A) Influencers promoting more and more products to their followers.
B) Influencers encouraging people to buy less and be more thoughtful about their purchases.
C) Influencers focusing only on expensive luxury items.
D) Influencers completely avoiding product promotions in all their content.
B) Influencers encouraging people to buy less and be more thoughtful about their purchases.
What is a common reusable item used to replace plastic shopping bags?
A cloth bag or a reusable tote bag.
True or False: Recycling always means an item is reused in its original form.
False. Recycling often involves breaking down materials to make new products, not reusing items in their original form.
What is an ethical fast-fashion issue?
One of the biggest problems of this industry is the bad conditions of work. Most of the workers have a bad wage, exhaustive time of production and bad life conditions.
Which of these is a rare earth mineral commonly used in smartphones?
a) Quartz
b) Lithium
c) Cobalt
d) Copper
c) Cobalt
Which one represents a bad influencer partnership?
A) The influencer clearly states that the video is an ad and gives their honest opinion about the product.
B) The influencer has genuinely used the product for years and is now promoting it in an ad.
C) The video shows the influencer testing the product and talking about its quality and durability.
D) The influencer hides that the video is an ad and falsely claims they’ve been using the product for years, even though it’s their first time.
D) The influencer hides that the video is an ad and falsely claims they’ve been using the product for years, even though it’s their first time.
What is a sustainable alternative to plastic straws?
A) Paper straw
B) Metal straw
C) Bamboo straw
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: Streaming content uses only a tiny amount of energy and has little environmental impact.
False. Streaming uses a lot of energy due to servers and data transmission.
Why are fast fashion products so attractive to the public?
The brands are always focused on the “moment trends”, so they always have the products that everyone wants to get, for a” low” price!
What is “planned obsolescence” and how does it affect the environment?
It’s when companies design products to stop working or become outdated quickly. This leads to more e-waste because people have to buy new devices often.
What is a key characteristic of an ethical influencer?
A) Promotes any product without saying it’s a paid partnership.
B) Chooses to work with brands that share the same values and communicates this honestly to their audience.
C) Focuses mainly on getting paid and gaining followers, regardless of the brands or content.
D) Constantly changes brand partnerships, shifting values just to follow trends.
B) Chooses to work with brands that share the same values and communicates this honestly to their audience.
What reusable item can you use instead of disposable paper towels for cleaning?
Cloth towels or microfiber cloths.
True or False: Fast fashion is harmless because the clothes are cheap.
False. Low prices often hide poor labor conditions and environmental damage.
How many times is a fast fashion piece of cloth used before being thrown away?
Most of the time, these clothes have bad quality, so they are used at maximum 7 times.
What is one challenge in recycling electronic devices?
E-waste contains many small parts and toxic materials, which makes it hard, dangerous, and expensive to recycle properly.
How do influencers affect consumer purchasing decisions, especially among Gen Z?
A) By making their audience more skeptical and distrustful of brands.
B) By building trust and loyalty through consistent content and genuine partnerships, which makes followers value their opinions.
C) By pushing people to make impulsive or unnecessary purchases.
D) By encouraging followers to ignore brand partnerships and buy from competitors.
B) By building trust and loyalty through consistent content and genuine partnerships, which makes followers value their opinions.
Which is a more sustainable option for carrying beverages instead of disposable plastic bottles?
A) Single-use plastic bottle
B) Glass bottle
C) Reusable stainless steel bottle
D) Carton box
C) Reusable stainless steel bottle
True or False: Buying an electric vehicle always results in a net reduction in carbon emissions over its lifetime.
False. While EVs can be greener, the total impact depends on how electricity is generated and manufacturing practices.
Which piece of clothing became the symbol of conscious consumption?
Sneaker. Brands started to produce recycled sneakers, vegans and ethics products.
What happens to most of the e-waste that is “recycled” in developed countries?
It is often shipped to developing countries, where it’s dismantled in unsafe and polluting conditions.
Why are influencer partnerships more effective than traditional television ads?
A) Because influencers are always honest and give good reviews, even when they’re not being paid.
B) Because people no longer trust TV ads, which are always seen as fake or outdated.
C) Because influencer marketing reaches a wider and more diverse audience, has more engagement, feels more authentic, and allows for a personalized connection with followers.
D) Because influencer ads are less engaging and don’t change much, which makes them more predictable and easier to accept.
C) Because influencer marketing reaches a wider and more diverse audience, has more engagement, feels more authentic, and allows for a personalized connection with followers.
What is a sustainable clothing practice that reduces textile waste?
A) Buying fast fashion clothes
B) Donating or thrifting clothes
C) Throwing away old clothes
D) Buying only synthetic fibers
B) Donating or thrifting clothes
True or False: Using cloud storage has no environmental impact.
False. Cloud storage depends on data centers, which consume a lot of energy.