Fast Fashion
What does “fast fashion” mean?
Cheap clothing produced quickly to follow trends.
What is “upcycling”?
Reusing materials to create something new and better.
Name one global sustainable fashion brand.
Patagonia, Toms, Stella McCartney, Everlane, etc.
What does ESG stand for?
Environmental, Social, and Governance.
What is one simple way you can be a sustainable shopper?
Buy less, reuse clothes, support eco brands.
Name one negative effect of fast fashion.
Pollution, waste, poor labor conditions, etc.
Define “carbon footprint.”
The amount of CO₂ a person or activity produces.
Which brand’s slogan is “Don’t Buy This Jacket”?
Patagonia
Give one example of an E (environmental) action.
Reducing emissions, recycling, using solar energy.
Why is second-hand shopping becoming more popular?
It’s cheaper, fun, and eco-friendly.
Why do people still buy fast fashion even if it harms the planet?
Because it’s cheap, trendy, convenient.
What does “biodegradable” mean?
Can break down naturally without harming the environment.
What does H&M’s “Conscious Collection” try to promote?
Using recycled or sustainable materials.
Give one example of an S (social) action.
Supporting workers’ rights, gender equality.
What’s more sustainable: buying one high-quality item or five cheap ones? Why?
One high-quality item (lasts longer, less waste).
Compare “fast fashion” and “slow fashion” in one sentence.
Fast fashion = cheap & trendy; slow fashion = sustainable & ethical.
Give one example of an “ethical product.”
Fair trade coffee, cruelty-free makeup, organic cotton shirt.
Which ESG value does Levi’s water-saving project support most?
Environmental sustainability
Give one example of a G (governance) action.
Transparency, anti-corruption policies.
How can influencers encourage eco-friendly habits?
Promote ethical brands, avoid overconsumption.
Discuss: Should governments regulate fast fashion companies? Why or why not? (Group discussion & answer)
(students express opinions)
Use these words in a short sentence: sustainability, waste, environment.
“Sustainability helps reduce waste and protect the environment.”
What specific actions make Patagonia one of the world’s most sustainable fashion brands?
They repair and recycle products, use organic and recycled materials, donate profits to environmental causes, and encourage consumers to buy less.
True or False: ESG only focuses on the environment.
❌ False — it also includes Social (people) and Governance (company responsibility).
Throwing away old clothes instead of donating or recycling them increases waste.
✅ True — It adds to landfill and pollution problems.