Biography of the Traveling Pants

Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length (typed, double-spaced,12 pt. Times New Roman font). The questions provided are there to guide you. Save your paper as a MSWord File (Please include your name in the file name). If you use outside sources, please provide citations (MLA or APA is acceptable). Try and answer them all, but do not limit your discussion to just these questions. Be creative and Have Fun! Go to the local thrift store and find a piece of clothing (or two) that still has a “brand new” tag on it. Do some research on the history of that piece of clothing. -What company makes the clothing? Where was the clothing made? How much did it cost in the thrift store? How much was it new? -Who made the item? How much did it cost to make? How much did it cost to ship (domestically and internationally)? What are the ecological costs of the product (is there environmental damage done in the production? How much energy is required to make the item? How much does it cost to ship the product, in terms of fuel?) -How much were the workers paid? How much is the CEO of the company paid? -What will you do with the item to give it a “second life”? Use these (and your own questions) to contemplate the journey of this product, from its creation overseas, to its “un-use” and disposal in America.

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