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Fast Fashion and the Environment

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Writing Task 2

EnvironmentConsumerism

Question

Cheap clothing brands produce new styles very quickly, which many consumers enjoy. However, this fast fashion model is criticised for pollution and poor working conditions. To what extent do you agree that governments should regulate the fashion industry more strictly?

Model Answer

makes clothes affordable for students and families on a budget. But factories sometimes pollute rivers and workers may be underpaid. Governments could set rules about wages and water treatment. stricter regulation is needed because the problems are serious and companies will not fix them alone.

Glossary

fast fashion

Inexpensive clothing produced rapidly in response to the latest trends.

ecological footprint

The overall environmental impact of a person, product, or industry.

I strongly agree that

States a firm position in response to an agree/disagree prompt.

extended producer responsibility

Policy making manufacturers responsible for disposal or recycling of their products.

international labour conventions

Agreed global standards on workers' rights and conditions.

externalise environmental and social costs

Shift harm or expense onto society or third parties instead of bearing them as a business.

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