PUBLIC SPEAKING

Name: Mai Thị Diệu Linh

Student code: 23F7510364

OUTLINE

Title: SHOULD FAST FASHION BE BANNED TO PROTECT THE

ENVIRONMENT?

General Purpose: To persuade

Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience that while fast fashion has significant

environmental impacts, a complete ban is an extreme and impractical solution.

Instead, a combination of strict regulations, innovative technology, and a shift in

consumer mindset is needed for a sustainable future

Thesis Statement: Fast fashion's severe environmental consequences demand urgent

action; however, a total ban is an impractical and harmful approach. A more effective

and sustainable path forward involves robust legislative regulations, continuous

technological innovation in production, and a fundamental shift in consumer behavior

towards conscious consumption

I. INTRODUCTION
 - Motivate the Audience to Listen: Did you know that behind the cheap t-shirts

we wear every day lies a "silent disaster"? Every second, a truckload of clothes

is buried or burned. We are consuming fashion faster than ever before, but

what is the real price this planet is paying?

- Preview Main Points: Today, I will analyze three main aspects of this issue:

1. The destructive impact of Fast Fashion on the environment.

2. The debate: Should Fast Fashion be completely banned?

3. Three more effective alternatives to an extreme ban.

II. BODY

A. Overview of Fast Fashion and its Environmental Disaster

Definition: Fast fashion is a model of clothing production based on the latest trends at

breakneck speed and extremely low prices.

The Scale of Impact: Our consumption rate is 60% faster than before, making the

industry the world's largest source of pollution.

B. Serious Environmental Consequences

industry the second-largest cause of water pollution globally.

Waste Crisis: Every second, a large amount of fabric is wasted. Artificial materials

like polyester do not decompose naturally, creating huge piles of waste that put

tremendous pressure on the ecosystem.

Carbon Footprint: The complex supply chain from cotton cultivation to global

shipping contributes 4-10% of carbon emissions, equivalent to the total emissions of

all flights and shipping worldwide combined.

C. Two possible approaches to the problem

The "Total Ban" Scenario: This poses socio-economic risks (job losses for millions of

workers) and lacks feasibility due to pressure from the black market.

The "Systemic Reform" Scenario: Instead of banning, we can implement alternative

measures such as: applying Extended Responsibility Act (EPR), innovating

sustainable production technologies, and most importantly, changing consumer

behavior (responsible consumption).

III. CONCLUSION
A. Restoring the thesis: In short, banning fast fashion may be an extreme and

impractical solution in the context of globalization. The real answer lies in a powerful

combination of strict laws, innovative technology, and a profound shift in our own

shopping mindset.

B. Additional quote/Call to action: Protecting the environment starts in your

wardrobe. As one expert once said: "Next time you're about to buy a shirt you'll only

wear once, ask yourself: Will this item last long enough to write a beautiful story for

our planet?"
 TRANSCRIPT

I. Introduction

Did you know that behind the cheap t-shirts we wear every day lies a "silent disaster"?

Every second, a truckload of clothes is buried or burned. We are consuming fast

fashion more than ever before, but what is the real price this planet is paying?

Good morning everyone, I'm Mai Thi Dieu Linh. Today, I'll be talking about the topic

"Should fast fashion be banned to protect the environment?"

First of all, fast fashion is a type of fashion inspired by new trends with a dizzying

production cycle and extremely low prices. Therefore, it is also a disaster for the

environment. The question is: Is banning fast fashion the optimal and most effective

solution? "

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To answer this question, we must first acknowledge that fast fashion is one of the

most polluting fashion industries in the world.

First, there is water pollution: The dyeing process consumes a huge amount of water

and releases toxic chemicals into rivers – making it the second largest cause of water

pollution globally.

The second impact is waste disposal. Currently, our consumption rate is 60% faster

than before, inadvertently creating immense pressure on the environment. . In

particular, materials like polyester take a very long time to decompose.

processes account for 4 to 10% of the world's carbon emissions. It is equal to total

emissions from all international flights and sea transport worldwide combined.

-> Clearly, this model is unsustainable firm. So, is a complete ban the solution?

If governments were to impose a complete ban on fast fashion, it could have other

serious consequences:

Socio-economically: Millions of people worldwide would lose their jobs.

Furthermore, low-income consumers would lose access to affordable clothing.

And when considering the practical implications, imposing a complete ban could be a

major challenge in the context of global trade. It might inadvertently push this activity

into the informal (black market) or shift it to areas with looser regulations.

-> Therefore, the answer probably lies in finding another path, Instead of banning,

we should focus on a more effective strategy.

First, stricter regulations are needed: The government should hold companies

accountable for their products after consumer disposal. Simultaneously, standards for

water and chemical use must be established.

Next, production innovation is crucial: Investing in zero-waste technologies not only

minimizes waste but also helps the industry develop in greater harmony with

ecological values.
Finally, changing consumer behavior is key. Instead of fast consumption, we can shift

to a sustainable model: prioritizing repair, exchange, and recycling. Conscious

consumption isn't simply about stopping shopping, but about shopping knowingly.

II. Conclusion

"In short, banning fast fashion entirely could be an extreme, impractical solution that

harms workers.

Instead, we need a strong combination of strict laws, innovative technology, and a

change in consumer awareness.

Protecting the environment isn't just the government or businesses' responsibility. It

starts in your wardrobe. The next time you're going to buy a shirt you'll only wear

once, remember this question: Will this item last long enough to write a beautiful

story for the planet?

Thank you."

Do you have any questions?