1. 根据后文“Most of the furniture currently filling landfills was made within the last 10 to 15 years(目前填埋在垃圾填埋场的大多数家具都是在过去10到15年内生产的)”可知上文讲述家具被扔到垃圾填埋场的情况。B选项“大约占垃圾填埋场的百分之五。”符合句意,故选B。2. 根据后文“It's fairly ...
Fast fashion companies rely on their products being made cheaply and quickly, so they avoid talking when it comes to being aware of their impact on the environment. Greenpeace’s recent Detox Campaign showed that many brands use toxic and dangerous chemicals in their supply chains, and many of...
With the popularity of fast fashion brands in China, there are many fast fashion brand stores in many parts of the country. In 2016, fast fashion brands or groups will slow down and avoid risks. In 2013, CBRE announced the evolution of China's retail industry: fast fashion. From the tota...
Avoid greenwashing:The term “greenwashing” refers to companies that claim to be eco-friendly but they’re actually not following the proper processes. Brands should be open and honest, offering their sustainability reports to consumers. If a brand uses eco-friendly packaging but their clothing isn...
With higher costs in acquiring, sorting and processing used garments, he doesn’t see sustainable fashion succeeding on a wide scale in China, where clothes are so cheap to make. “Companies do not have the financial incentive,” he said. ...
The law known as the de minimis rule allows American tourists to bring back souvenirs from overseas duty-free and is now being used by companies to avoid paying billions of dollars in tariffs.
Fast fashion companies rely on their products being made cheaply and quickly, so they avoid talking when it comes to being aware of their impact on the environment. Greenpeace’s recent Detox Campaign showed that many brands use toxic and dangerous chemicals in their supply chains, and many of...
Big Tobacco did serious damage before the government effectively stepped in to mitigate its impact. We have a golden opportunity to avoid making the same mistake with fashion. Which path will we choose? James Reinhart is the CEO of thredUP....
With higher costs in acquiring, sorting and processing used garments, he doesn’t see sustainable fashion succeeding on a wide scale in China, where clothes are so cheap to make. “Companies do not have the financial incentive,” he said. ...
Consumers may find it difficult to avoid products manufactured by companies that practice fast fashion. However, they can investigate fast fashion brands to see if they use sustainable processes and support fair labor practices. They can determine for themselves the impact that fast fashion may have...