19 October

MODULE 1

  • Where we are in the Module.
  • Mediation practice: 
    • Are you a conscious shopper? 5 tips video - puzzle activity (full article here)
  • Talk about a time when you.../the last time you...
      • kept something up your sleeve
      • hit the road
      • were given hand-me-downs
      • took your hat off to someone
      • pulled your socks up
      • tighten your belt
      • put on your thinking cap
  • What about greenwashing? Did you know about these companies being called out?
  • Do you buy at Zara? Why? Watch this video and focus on the reason the teacher tells you. Then, explain it to the others.
  • Want to know more? Watch The shirt on your back, a BBC video-documentary
  • Note-taking exercise: The future of sustainable fashion (video by McKinsey & Company, global management consulting firm:). What ideas do they present to reduce the textile carbon footprint? 

How to Express Agreement

If you want to know more about conscious brands, check these links: 1 - 2 - 3