Buổi 30: Ôn chu kỳ 2 – sửa lỗi tuần 4–6, Task 2 bấm giờ (thời trang nhanh), nói lại Part 2

In recent years, clothes have become so cheap that many people buy new items every month and throw them away after wearing them only a few times. This trend causes serious environmental and social problems, but there are several ways in which governments, companies and consumers could address them.

The most obvious problem is waste. Large amounts of clothing end up in landfill, where synthetic materials may take many years to break down. In addition, producing so many clothes requires large quantities of water and energy, which puts pressure on natural resources. There is also a social cost. In order to keep prices low, some manufacturers pay their workers very little, and working conditions in some factories can be poor. As a result, the low price that shoppers pay hides a much higher cost to the environment and to workers.

There are, however, practical solutions. Firstly, governments could require clothing companies to take responsibility for their products at the end of their life, for example by collecting old clothes for recycling. This would encourage firms to design longer-lasting items. Secondly, consumers can change their habits. Admittedly, it is tempting to buy cheap fashion; however, buying fewer, better-quality clothes, repairing them and choosing second-hand items would significantly reduce waste. Schools and the media could also raise awareness of the true cost of cheap clothing.

In conclusion, the habit of buying and throwing away cheap clothes damages the environment and can harm workers. A combination of stricter rules for manufacturers and more responsible behaviour by consumers would help to reduce these problems.