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In the video "Introduction to Sustainable Fashion", the hosts give a comprehensive and enlightening look at sustainability and waste in the fashion industry. They first explain the very broad term "sustainable fashion" and explain why it is important for consumers to make better and informed purchasing decisions. They also outline the environmental impacts the fashion industry has on the planet by sharing the amount of water used and waste water produced each year. They highlight the intense journey a simple t-shirt takes from its inception with the cotton grown for the shirt to the final product on store shelves.
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This video would be best suited for the upper elementary and middle school Science classroom. It could be used to build awareness around the topic of clothing waste and fast fashion. This resource can be linked to the human impact on the environment and habitats, in addition to outcomes on climate change.
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Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)
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Citizenship (2)
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- Sustainable Consumption
Economics (1)
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Human Health & Environment (1)
- Quality of Life
Waste Management (2)
- Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Source Reduction
Water (1)
- Water Use
