Practice Water Usage And Pollution (3.1) - Economics and Sustainability – The True Cost of Fashion

Practice: Water Usage and Pollution

Lesson 3.1Economics and Sustainability – The True Cost of Fashion

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the approximate amount of water needed to produce one t-shirt?
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Think about filling bathtubs.
Question 2.
Name one effect of pollution caused by garment dyeing.
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Consider the consequences for nature.
3Question 3.
How much water is required to produce one t-shirt?
- 1,500 liters
- 2,700 liters
- 3,000 liters
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Think of how this compares to filling bathtubs.
4Question 4.
True or False: The dyeing process can release toxic chemicals into water bodies.
- True
- False
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Remember the impact on local ecosystems.
Question 5.
Analyze the environmental impact of cotton production versus synthetic fibers. Which has a lower water footprint, and why?
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Research the entire production cycle and consider all resources used.
Question 6.
Evaluate the strategies that clothing brands can adopt to reduce their water usage and pollution impact. Provide specific examples of brands leading this change.
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Investigate brands and their sustainability initiatives.

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