Ejercicio Option 1 - Question 2 · Inglés PAU Cantabria Extraordinaria 2025

A. What are some benefits of buying second-hand clothing mentioned in the text? (Give at least two examples)

Solución: Possible benefits mentioned in the text include: reducing waste by giving clothes a second life; lowering the demand for new clothing production, which uses significant resources; providing affordable access to high-quality brands / finding quality items at lower prices; encouraging creative and unique personal style; promoting recycling; creating jobs in charity shops, online platforms, and resale businesses; promoting sustainability and mindful consumption, encouraging people to think about the life cycle of their clothes.

B. What happens to most donated clothes that are not sold locally, and why do some countries struggle with the clothing they receive?

Solución: Part 1: Most donated clothes not sold locally are exported to developing countries like Ghana and Ethiopia. Part 2: Some clothes are reused, but others become waste polluting rivers and seas. Countries struggle because they lack the resources to properly manage the waste.

C. How are IKEA and some fashion brands encouraging second-hand shopping, and what is one possible negative consequence of this trend?

Solución: Part 1: IKEA supports the second-hand market through a take-back program where customers can return used furniture for store credit. Some fashion brands also encourage second-hand shopping by offering vouchers when customers trade in used items. Part 2: These efforts might unintentionally promote overconsumption, as customers may buy second-hand items impulsively without truly needing them, which goes against the principles of sustainability.