Basics
What is Fast Fashion?
An approach to making fashion trends quickly and cheaply available to their consumers.
How much water it takes to make at cotton shirt
It takes 2,700 liters of water per cotton shirt, that's equal to two years of drinking water for one person.
Can you define synthetic fibers?
manmade fibers that use chemical materials that are then processed in a laboratory setting.
What percentage of synthetic fabrics are derived from fossil fuels, contributing to ocean pollution through microplastics?
Over 60% are derived from fossil fuels, creating microplastics that pollute oceans
What percentage of produced textiles are discarded annually, contributing to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions?
85% of produced textiles are discarded yearly, filling landfills and emitting greenhouse gases
Can you define microplastics?
extremely small pieces of plastic waste (the size of 0.5mm or the size of an eraser on a number 2 pencil) that are released when we wash synthetic clothing
What sources can I use on campus/community to be more sustainable when it comes to fashion?
Resale; Donate; Wash infrequently; Use cold water; Warrior Wardrobe -Career Dress; ECOWarriors Clothing swap; Basic Needs Wardrobe
How much greenhouse gas emissions are released during textile production per year? (In tons)
1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions from textiles are released from textile productions per year. This is equivalent to driving your car from CSU Stanislaus to Budapest, Hungary
Can you define Nanoplastic?
extremely small pieces of plastic waste (the size of 100nm or the size of a virus) that is a result of disposal or breakdown of plastic products that become pollutants in marine environments