Fast Fashion Basics
What is Fast Fashion?
Clothing made quickly and cheaply to follow trends
Bangladesh is one of the worlds largest exporters of what product?
Clothing
Fast Fashion contributes to climate change mainly by increasing what?
Greenhouse gas emissions
What happens when factory waste is dumped into rivers?
Water becomes polluted
Name one GHG released during the production process of the clothing
CO2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide
Why are Fast Fashion clothes often inexpensive?
Low wages, cheap materials, and mass production
Why do many clothing companies produce in Bangladesh?
Low production costs and cheap labour
What natural resource is heavily used in making clothing like cotton shirts
Water
Why is river pollution dangerous for people living nearby?
It affects drinking water and health
What was the pre existing solution that was given to Bangladesh factories after the disasters
Factory Safety Inspections
Why are fast fashion clothes often lower quality?
They are made quickly and cheaply
Why do factory safety issues still exist in Bangladesh
Weak enforcement of labor laws
What type of pollution is caused by textile dyeing in Bangladesh
Water Pollution
How do garment factories contribute to river pollution in Bangladesh
By releasing untreated dye wastewater
Why is Fast Fashion considered unethical by many people?
Worker exploitation and environmental damage
What happens to many fast fashion clothes after only a few years?
They are thrown away or end up in landfills
Name one major challenge garment workers face in Bangladesh
Low wages, Unsafe working conditions, long hours
How does burning or dumping clothing waste affect the environment?
Releases harmful gases and pollutes land
How does polluted water connect to climate change effects
Ecosystems weaken and climate impacts worsen
How many gallons of water are used to create a cotton T-shirt
700 Gallons
Why does fast fashion lead to overproduction?
Because trends change quickly, pushing brands to constantly make new clothes
Why do global brands continue producing clothing in Bangladesh despite poor working conditions?
Low labor costs and high profits
Which part of the clothing life cycle produces the most GHG emissions
Manufacturing and transportation
Why is textile dye waste especially harmful in Bangladesh?
It pollutes rivers that millions of people depend on for water
How many gallons of water are used to create a pair of jeans
2,000 Gallons