Across
- 4. a sociological or personal attitude prioritizing wealth, image, and physical possessions
- 6. using someone’s resources for monetary profit
- 9. personal well-being, happiness, and societal success are heavily tied to the continuous acquisition of material goods
- 10. Per Wear (CPW): is used to calculate the real financial value of a garment rather than just its upfront price
- 11. a massive accumulation of discarded physical goods that are buried in municipal waste sites
Down
- 1. Obsolescence: a business strategy in which a product is deliberately designed or marketed to become obsolete, dysfunctional, or unfashionable after a specific period
- 2. Production: the high-volume manufacturing of identical garments using standardized processes, automated equipment, and division of labor
- 3. Trend a highly specific, short-lived style or aesthetic that rapidly gains popularity, peaks within a few weeks or months, and quickly fades into obsolescence
- 5. Cycle the predictable, repeating life story of a viral aesthetic, cultural theme, or product
- 7. Any substance in water, soil, or air that degrades the natural quality of the environment, offends the senses of sight, taste, or smell, or causes a health hazard
- 8. a movement and design philosophy that aims to create clothing and accessories with minimal environmental impact while ensuring fair, safe, and ethical treatment of the workers who produce them