B1 – Intermediate
Fast fashion is the rapid production of inexpensive clothing because of high demand of the latest trends. Nowadays, fashion is getting cheaper and cheaper and we buy, use, and dispose of it faster than ever. Most people shop for clothes online since it is low-priced and convenient. Thus, making it easier for them to throw them away when they do not like it anymore. This is bad for the safety of the environment since most of these clothes end up in dumping grounds and only a very small percentage of it is upcycled or recycled.
Let’s read the article below to learn more about how fast fashion is bad for the environment.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2202/220210-fast-fashion.html
Discussion Questions:
- What do you know about fast fashion?
- Why do you think fast fashion exist nowadays?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of fast fashion?
- What would be the impact of fast fashion in the future if it continues to grow?
- What are some solutions to the problem with fast fashion and the problems it brings to the environment?