Fashion Magazines and the Environment

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Which of the following is NOT a major environmental impact associated with the fashion magazine industry?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water pollution

  3. Air pollution

  4. Renewable energy usage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renewable energy usage is not a major environmental impact associated with the fashion magazine industry. Deforestation, water pollution, and air pollution are all significant concerns.

The process of producing a single fashion magazine can consume how many gallons of water?

  1. 100-200 gallons

  2. 500-1000 gallons

  3. 2000-3000 gallons

  4. 4000-5000 gallons


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The process of producing a single fashion magazine can consume between 2000 and 3000 gallons of water.

Which of the following materials used in fashion magazines is particularly harmful to the environment?

  1. Recycled paper

  2. Soy ink

  3. Plastic

  4. Organic cotton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Plastic is a major environmental pollutant that can take hundreds of years to decompose. It is often used in fashion magazines for packaging and promotional materials.

What percentage of fashion magazines end up in landfills each year?

  1. 20-30%

  2. 40-50%

  3. 60-70%

  4. 80-90%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A staggering 80-90% of fashion magazines end up in landfills each year, contributing to the global waste problem.

Which of the following is a sustainable practice adopted by some fashion magazines to reduce their environmental impact?

  1. Using recycled paper

  2. Printing with soy ink

  3. Eliminating plastic packaging

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned practices are sustainable measures taken by some fashion magazines to reduce their environmental impact.

What is the term used to describe the practice of reusing and repurposing old fashion magazines instead of discarding them?

  1. Magazine recycling

  2. Magazine upcycling

  3. Magazine composting

  4. Magazine repurposing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magazine upcycling refers to the creative reuse of old fashion magazines to create new and useful items.

Which fashion magazine is known for its commitment to sustainability and ethical fashion practices?

  1. Vogue

  2. Elle

  3. Harper's Bazaar

  4. The Gentlewoman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gentlewoman is a fashion magazine that has gained recognition for its focus on sustainability and ethical fashion practices.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote sustainable practices in the fashion industry?

  1. Fashion for Good

  2. Sustainable Fashion Alliance

  3. Global Fashion Agenda

  4. Make Fashion Circular


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Make Fashion Circular is an initiative launched by UNEP to promote sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

Which of the following fashion magazines has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030?

  1. Grazia

  2. InStyle

  3. Marie Claire

  4. Glamour


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glamour magazine has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030.

What is the term used to describe the practice of designing fashion products with a focus on reducing waste and environmental impact?

  1. Sustainable design

  2. Circular design

  3. Eco-design

  4. Green design


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Circular design is a term used to describe the practice of designing fashion products with a focus on reducing waste and environmental impact.

Which of the following fashion magazines has been criticized for promoting unsustainable fashion practices?

  1. The Cut

  2. Dazed

  3. i-D

  4. L'Officiel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

L'Officiel magazine has been criticized for promoting unsustainable fashion practices.

What is the name of the annual report published by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) that assesses the sustainability performance of fashion brands?

  1. The Sustainability Index

  2. The Fashion Transparency Index

  3. The Global Fashion Agenda

  4. The Higg Index


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Higg Index is the annual report published by SAC that assesses the sustainability performance of fashion brands.

Which of the following fashion magazines has been praised for its coverage of sustainable fashion and ethical issues?

  1. Porter

  2. W Magazine

  3. CR Fashion Book

  4. Vogue Scandinavia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vogue Scandinavia has been praised for its coverage of sustainable fashion and ethical issues.

What is the term used to describe the practice of renting or borrowing fashion items instead of buying them new?

  1. Fashion sharing

  2. Fashion renting

  3. Fashion swapping

  4. Fashion borrowing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fashion renting is the practice of renting or borrowing fashion items instead of buying them new.

Which of the following fashion magazines has launched a platform for selling and buying pre-owned fashion items?

  1. Harper's Bazaar

  2. Elle

  3. Marie Claire

  4. InStyle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Elle magazine has launched a platform for selling and buying pre-owned fashion items.

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