What was your score on the ThredUp quiz? How do you react to this? Was it a surprise? Had you ever considered the carbon footprint of your clothing purchases and behaviours before?

Writing by Geoffrey

STEP 1: Watch required video “Fashion’s Dirty Secrets” https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1459009091541

STEP 2: Take the ThredUp Quiz at https://www.thredup.com/fashionfootprint to assess the carbon footprint of your clothing behaviours.

STEP 3: Once you have watched the video and taken the quiz, reflect on your response to both, being sure to connect your thoughts with course content and other sources. In your post, respond to the questions below.

  • In a short paragraph (250 words), what was your general reaction to the video? What did you learn? What shocked you? What did you already know? How did it make you feel?
  • What was your score on the ThredUp quiz? How do you react to this? Was it a surprise? Had you ever considered the carbon footprint of your clothing purchases and behaviours before?
  • In response to the quiz and your ThredUp score would you be motivated to do anything differently? Purchasing? Laundering? Maintaining? Making clothing?
  • Have a look at your favourite outfit? Where was it made? What is it made of? How environmentally friendly is it? Look up some sources to tell us the impact of the travel or materials.
  • If you feel so inclined, investigate and discuss steps you could take to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce the environmental impact of your clothes.

STEP 4: Respond to group mates. Compare your ThredUp Quiz scores. Learn from one another.

Remember to cite your sources, including the text, in your response to the topic and your group mates. Remember the quality of your writing also impacts your mark. Make sure your responses are thoughtful and thorough. Let me know if you have questions.