n. popular styles in clothing or appearance
Have you heard of fast fashion?
landfill
n. a place where a lot of trash is put
Fast fashion clothes may end up in piles of trash in landfills.
mindful
adj. aware of something that may be important
We can choose clothes that are made in more mindful ways.
ethical
adj. considered the good or right thing to do
This is called ethical and sustainable fashion.
sustainable
adj. possible to be continued for a long time without harm
This is called ethical and sustainable fashion.
buying
n. the act of making a purchase
Also, we can wear our clothes for a long time instead of buying new ones all the time.
recycle
v. to change waste into reusable material
We can even recycle them.
clothing
n. something people wear made out of cloth
The clothing is usually trendy at the time.
trendy
adj. currently fashionable, but probably not for a long time
The clothing is usually trendy at the time.
try on
phr v. to put clothes on to see if you like them
We try on these clothes at stores or order them online, but sometimes, they can be a problem for people and the planet.
planet
n. a large, round object in space
We try on these clothes at stores or order them online, but sometimes, they can be a problem for people and the planet.
fairly
adv. in a way that is right
Workers might not be treated fairly when clothes are made fast.
environment
n. the conditions that surround someone or something
The work environment could be dangerous, or the people might not be paid enough money.
material
n. a substance that has a particular quality
Also, materials used to make clothes can hurt the Earth.
pollution
n. something that makes land, water, and air dirty and not safe
They become a cause of pollution both when they’re made and when they’re thrown away.