The truth behind the fast fashion industry

Show one (or both) of the Introductory videos on fast fashion. Briefly discuss what surprised the students.

Divide students in small groups using the Random Groups. Assign each group one of the issues of the fast fashion industry:

• Production of clothing
• Transport of clothing
• Consumption of clothing
• Processing of discarded clothing

You will probably have multiple groups working on the same issue.

Students use laptops/tablets to find information about the (sub)topics. Give them the handout with Critical questions on the fast fashion industry to guide their research.

Let groups present their findings using the Phase Gallery.

Facilitate a class reflection through the Stand up if... Ask students about the roles and responsibilities of consumers, producers, and policy makers, through statements on the responsibilities in the fast fashion industry:

1. I think fast fashion is bad.
2. We should not buy more than 10 pieces of new clothing a year.
3. We should not buy fast fashion anymore.
4. We should only buy second-hand clothing.
5. Fast-fashion companies should be fined for unsustainable practices.
6. Fast-fashion companies should be banned.
7. Our government should punish fast-fashion companies for their unsustainable practices.
8. I am open to changing my consumption behavior.
9. Consumers are responsible for the issues that we have discussed today.
10. Fast-fashion companies are responsible for the issues that we have discussed today.