ACTIVITY

The critical clothing consumer – Part 2

Students choose a clothing company. They investigate their sustainability claims to spot any greenwashing.

The intention is for students to train their critical sense as clothing consumers so that they can make good choices in favor of the climate.

Before:

The brick is a continuation of The critical clothing consumer – Part 1, make sure that you’ve finished this before.

The pairs continue to investigate if and how their chosen clothing company behaves sustainably by using the inspiration cards.

Pairs share their findings using the 3-Point Presentation method where they present:

Instead of students going through the entire guide to spotting greenwashing, they can choose 2-3 cards to immerse themselves in, or the class can be divided into 8 groups, each taking their own card.
Often an authentic communication method can motivate students. Consider whether the class should create a folder, poster, video or something else where they collect the class’s finds. Hang it up in the school library, send it home to parents, or create an event in the local clothing store.

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