Quiz on the consumption of resources in the fashion industry
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Question 1: Producing waste
How many tonnes of waste were generated in 2015 through the production and disposal of clothing?
15 million tonnes
60 million tonnes
92 million tonnes
Correct.
Around 92 million tonnes of waste were produced by the textile and garment industry in 2015. Estimates say that waste generation will increase by another 60% by 2030.
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