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Wildcard [DOUBLE POINTS]
100

This many tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year

400 million tons

100
Using this reusable item instead of plastic bags when shopping helps reduce plastic waste

Reusable/tote bag

100

What is fast fashion?

The mass production of cheap clothing bycorporations in order to match pop culture trends

100

True or false: Buying less clothes will help fight against fast fashion waste

True

100

What industry causes 35% of all of the microplastics in the ocean

FASHION

200

Microplastics have been found in human bloodstreams and even babies starting at this stage of development

The womb
200

This simple action reduces plastic waste (ex: using the same water bottle multiple times instead of buying a new one every time)

Reusing

200
True or false: Fast fashion rarely ever results in overconsumption

False!!!!

200

Name the simple yet effective way to help combat fast fashion waste

Buy less clothes!!

200

This gas produced by cows and livestock through burps is a major contributor to climate change

Methane
300

Instead of fully decomposing, plastic breaks down into these tiny particles that persist in the environment indefinitely

Microplastics

300

The process of taking old plastic and turning it into new products is called what?

Recycling

300

Name one thing fast fashion is known for

  • Low quality

  • Low price

  • Overconsumption

  • High rate of change

300

Why does thrifting help fight against fast fashion waste?

Because you buy used clothes instead of brand new clothes

300

How many pounds of textile waste does the average person produce per year?

81.5 pounds!

400

Approximately this many marine mammals die annually from plastic ingestion and entanglement in the ocean

100,000

400

Many countries have banned this single use item in fast food in order to reduce pollution

Plastic straws 

400
Around how much of the global carbon emissions does the fashion industry contribute to?

2-8% of all global carbon emissions

400

What are 3 of the 5 big polluters that I should avoid

Zara, H&M, Forever 21, Uniqlo, Shein

400

How many times does the average person wear a garment before throwing it away?

Only 10 times!

500

This many tons of plastic trash are dumped into the ocean every year, accumulating in massive garbage patches

8 to 11 million tons

500

This type of plastic, made from plants like corn instead of petroleum, breaks down naturally in the environment

Bioplastic (or biodegradable plastic)

500

How many tons of textile waste is produced per year?

101 million tons

500
How can you relate the 3 R's to fast fashion and combatting it?

I'll say if you're right

500

This 2015 global agreement commits countries to fighting climate change and limiting global warming

Paris Agreement