A
Used garments discarded by retail consumers after long-term wear
B
Fabric scrap, yarn cut-offs, and industrial waste generated during textile manufacturing before reaching consumers
C
Synthetic microplastics released into water bodies during domestic laundering
D
Unsold retail inventory destroyed by high-end fashion brands
Correct answer: (b) Fabric scrap, yarn cut-offs, and industrial waste generated during textile manufacturing before reaching consumers
Explanation
Pre-consumer textile waste refers to fabric scrap, yarn cut-offs, and industrial waste generated during the textile manufacturing process before the product reaches the end consumer. Options A, C, and D describe other waste categories.
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