Assessment Exercise | 5 Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: Optimizing local routes and minimizing long-distance transport reduces CO2 emissions and supports sustainability. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: High-quality materials and available repair options extend the lifespan of the products, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: Transport in fashion contributes to global warming due to carbon emissions. 10. What is one of the environmental impacts associated with transportation in the fashion industry? a. Reduces water consumption b. Improves air quality c. Generates CO2 emission d. Reduces storage costs Incorrect answers – (a) Transportation is not related to water consumption but rather to emissions – (b) Transport often worsens air quality due to pollutant emissions. – (d) Storage costs are not a direct environmental impact of transportation. 11. What strategy could EcoDenim Co. use to improve the durability of its products and promote more sustainable consumption? a. Design jeans with high-quality materials and repair options b. Launch limited-edition collections using fragile fabrics c. Focus discounts solely on trendy items to drive fast sales d. Use non-biodegradable synthetic materials to reduce costs Incorrect answers – (b) Although limited editions may attract customers, fragile materials do not promote durability. – (c) Focusing on trendy items encourages fast consumption rather than sustainability. – (d) Cheap synthetic materials often have a negative environmental impact and do not enhance durability. 12. How can EcoDenim Co. reduce the environmental impact of its product transportation phase? a. Prioritize local transportation and optimize distribution routes b. Use air transport to reduce delivery time c. Increase the use of plastic packaging to protect products during transport d. Ship each product individually to avoid logistical issues
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