2. Many people talk about "fast fashion and the pressure to always buy new clothes." What do you think this means? Do you agree or not? Explain.

3. Many people think of clothes donation as simply giving away items we don't want. However, we should remember that donation is about helping others and protecting our environment. How have you approached clothes donation in the past? Give examples.

4. Some people believe that buying secondhand clothes is better than buying new clothes. They say: "You have to reuse existing clothes to protect the environment." What do you think they mean by this statement? Do you agree or not? Explain.

5. Many environmental activists say that if people want to reduce waste badly enough, they can find ways to do it, and many people find this idea very inspiring. Why do you think the concept of reducing clothes waste has such an effect on people? What effect does this idea have on you?

1. vania

2. rhaya

3. moza

4. ibad

5. zaky

There is evidence suggesting that younger people—especially Gen Z and Millennials—are generally more conscious of sustainability and environmental impact, which includes recycling or donating clothes. They’ve grown up with more awareness around fast fashion, climate change, and the importance of reuse.

Older generations often have habits rooted in frugality and practicality. For example, older people might repurpose clothes for rags, hand them down, or keep them longer. They might not be as into "recycling" in the modern sense (like taking them to textile bins or secondhand shops), but they still find ways not to waste.

1. Giffan Seva

2. Nurul Aini

3. Pustikasari Hanum

4. Satrio Damar

Topic 2

we think this is an Environment issue because there is so many people FOMO (fear of missing out) with the fashion trend that week. so, we don't agree about "the pressure to always buy new clothes" because if you adult enough that is not good for Lives, Environment, and Economicly. we can lose our identity and personal style by constantly following what is popular, rather than what really suits us. following trends can be a financial burden, because we may continue to buy new clothes even though we don't need them. clothing trends can be temporary and change quickly, so the clothes we buy may quickly go out of style

1.Nabigh

2.Bagas

3.Zidane

4.Kinanthi

5.Alisya

our group totally agrees because buying used clothesOur group strongly agrees because buying used clothes can reduce clothing waste and is also included in the reuse principle where we reuse clothes that are no longer used.

Moreover, the second-hand clothes that we buy are not always in bad condition but in good condition but we can get them at a cheaper price.

1. Hayyu

2. Krisna

3. Adit

our group totally agrees because with the current conditions where there is a lot of textile waste, buying secondhand goods is a good choice because it can reduce existing textile waste and keep the environment clean from textile waste.

1. Puspita Elok

2. Any

3. Elisha

4. Anin

5. Fadhil

Topic 4

The statement means we should reuse clothes to reduce waste and pollution from making new ones. It helps protect the environment by saving resources like water and energy.

We agree, because secondhand clothes are eco-friendly, cheaper, and often unique. As long as they're clean and good quality, they're a great choice!

• Aqilla Yulia S. (05)

• Levina Athallah Carissa P. (16)

• Nizzal M Fadhil (25)

• Rheifan Syafiq S (31)

In general, young people (especially Generation Z and Millennials) tend to donate more used clothing than older people. This is due to several factors, such as the popular trend of used clothing among young people, awareness of environmental and poverty issues, and the desire to reduce textile waste.

Yes, different age groups tend to handle unused clothes differently. Children and teenagers tend to have a shorter lifespan of their clothes, while adults over 51 are more likely to keep clothes longer before throwing them away.

• Aisyah (1)

• Dava (7)

• Eghyptha (8)

• Imel (13)

• Safira (33)

  
  

Text 5

The concept of reducing clothing waste has an impact as it touches on various aspects, from environmental to social. The fashion industry, especially fast fashion, contributes greatly to pollution, while public awareness of the impact is driving a change in consumer behavior towards a more sustainable direction. Consumers are opting for slow fashion, second-hand clothing, and supporting eco-friendly products. In addition to reducing environmental damage, this movement also triggers awareness of working conditions in the fashion industry and opens up new economic opportunities such as recycling and thrifting businesses.