Practice Carbon Footprint (3.3) - Economics and Sustainability – The True Cost of Fashion

Practice: Carbon Footprint

Lesson 3.3Economics and Sustainability – The True Cost of Fashion

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Question 1.
What is a carbon footprint?
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Think about what emissions relate to human activities.
Question 2.
Name one synthetic fiber.
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Think of popular clothing materials.
3Question 3.
What percentage of global carbon emissions does the fashion industry contribute?
- 5-7%
- 8-10%
- 11-13%
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Recall our earlier discussion about the industry's impact.
4Question 4.
True or False: Synthetic fibers like polyester reduce the carbon footprint of clothing.
- True
- False
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Think about the materials used and their environmental costs.
Question 5.
If a clothing brand sources all its fabrics from local farms in an eco-friendly manner, how would that impact its carbon footprint compared to sourcing from overseas?
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Consider the distance and mode of transport in your analysis.
Question 6.
Propose a way for a typical consumer to reduce their carbon footprint related to clothing purchases. Consider practical steps.
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Think about shopping habits and lifestyle changes.

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