Reference no: EM133299175
Questions
1. Which of the following was not stated in the Greenpeace: Toxic threads-The Big Fashion Stitch-up report?
the fast fashion cycle has impacted the environment
Zara currently manufactures approximately 850 million pieces of clothing per year
there are no environmentally acceptable levels of discharge of hazardous substances
governments do not need to get involved
2. The superior results of synthetic indigo make our blue jean consumption possible.
True
False
3. In spite of the push for natural materials, man-made fibers have become more popular than ever, comprising almost 60% of all textiles.
True
False
4. All of the following are true about sweatshops, except
there were an estimated 3000 sweatshops in NY in the late 1900's
approximately 70% of sweatshops in the United States are in Los Angeles
apprenticeships are often used as a facade for child labor abuses
few sweatshops exist today
5. It is said that Unionization in America came as a result of_________
The Rana Plaza building collapse
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
The Industrial Revolution
The Cold War
6. Which of the following was recently accused of using infested LA factories with underage workers?
H&M
Forever 21
Fashion Nova
Zara
7. Very little in the way of greige (undyed or unbleached) goods appears in our stores but designers are working to change this.
True
False
8. Which of the following is not true about organic cotton?
Organic cotton, like all other cotton, requires cleaning
Organic cotton's impact on the environment is much less than that of traditional cotton
Organic cotton farming is best suited for very large farms
Farmers who grow organic cotton receive higher incomes than farmers who grow traditional cotton.