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Sustainable Fashion Quiz Part One
Sustainable Fashion Quiz Part One
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What percentage of total global greenhouse gas emissions are produced by the fashion industry?
The fashion industry is responsible for approximately 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions - comparable to the carbon output of the economies of France, Germany and the United Kingdom combined. If the industry does not accelerate its response to climate change, by 2030 it will produce twice the volume of emissions required to align with Paris Agreement global warming targets.
What percentage of recycled polyester fabric is from recycled polyester garments?
Only 2% of the polyester in our clothing is recycled from other textiles. 98% of all recycled polyester still comes from recycled plastic bottles. The recycled polyester market dropped to 12% from 12.5% in 2024 due to increased virgin polyester production .
The fashion industry contributes to environmental degradation in which of the following ways?
Deforestation occurs when land is cleared for grazing animals that produce leather, wool, and other animal products. Deforestation and overgrazing can cause desertification and soil degradation. With habitat loss and pollution from production, the fashion industry is also responsible for biodiversity loss .
Which of the following fabrics releases microplastics when washed?
Along with other synthetic fabrics such as nylon, spandex and acrylic, polyester releases microplastics when washed. It is estimated that synthetic textiles contribute roughly 35% of all primary microplastics entering the oceans worldwide. Globally, as many as 500,000 tons of microfibers are released into oceans every year through domestic clothes washing alone.
How many liters of water does it take to make a tee-shirt and a pair of jeans?
Roughly 1 kilogram of cotton (2 pounds) is required to make 1 tee-shirt and 1 pair of jeans. While roughly 50% of the world's cotton is grown by rainfall alone, the other 50% also requires irrigation from fresh water sources. When both rainfall and irrigated water are calculated, the average global estimates to produce 1 tee-shirt and 1 pair of jeans are 2,700 and 10,000 liters respectively (12,700) with a much smaller amount, up to 150 liters, used during manufacturing processes. In areas where there is water scarcity, the depletion of fresh water sources for cotton irrigation has had devastating effects on the environment and people.
How much does a garment worker in Bangladesh earn each month?
The Bangladesh government allows a 6 day/48 hour work week excluding overtime, but in reality 60-70 hour work weeks or longer are normal. Following the labor protests and political unrest in Bangladesh in 2023, the government raised the baseline minimum wage from $75 to $113. This falls far short of the $210 a month unions say is needed to lift salaries above poverty levels and still well below what the Institute of Labour Studies in Bangladesh calculates would be a living wage of $302. This is in spite of garment workers contributing nearly 16% to Bangladesh's GDP.
What information in a fast fashion brand's manufacturing supply chain will it likely not reveal?
According to The Fashion Revolution's 2023 Fashion Index, which assesses 250 major brands, only 12% disclose their annual production volumes, only 7% disclose supplier wastewater test results, and just 1% disclose how many workers in their supply chain are paid a living wage.
What constitutes greenwashing by fashion brands about the environmental impact of their clothing?
Greenwashing occurs when companies make vague or unsupported claims - lacking independent verification or scientific backing. It includes: claims that are already a legal requirement, highlighting only small positive aspects while ignoring major adverse impacts, using misleading imagery, claiming carbon neutrality through offsets or "insetting" despite high emissions, or focusing on sustainability in their own direct operations, rather than across their supply chain.
What is the very best practice we can adopt to support sustainable fashion?
The first 3 choices support the planet - natural fibers biodegrade much faster in natural environments than synthetics, cold washing and line drying reduce microfiber shedding, and GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified clothes are organic materials or free of toxic chemicals. But purchasing fewer, better-quality garments with greater durability and recyclability extends the product lifespan, reduces replacement frequency, lowers carbon impacts, and with extended wear helps achieve a circular fashion industry.
How many trees are cut down each year for man-made cellulosic fibers MMCF - lyocell, modal, rayon, acetate and cupro?
It is estimated that 300 million trees are being logged each year to produce MMCFs, and according to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), less than 60% of these forest-based fibres are being sourced from certified forests. Despite a high market share of certified MMCFs, as much as 3.3 million tons are at risk of being sourced from ancient and endangered forests. Uncertified forests such as Indonesia's carbon-rich peatlands and Canada's old-growth boreal forests are vulnerable to deforestation and illegal logging threatening biodiversity, the climate, and the livelihoods of communities that depend on them.
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