Sustainability in Textiles Education Program in High Schools

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Changemakers?

Learn about circularity in the textile industry emphasising the value of adopting sustainable practices such as thrifting, swapping and repairing to prolong the lifespan of our clothes.

Host a clothes swap with our exclusive *Care to Rewear* school package!

What’s Included:

• Expert guidance from an EMRC Circular Economy Officer
• Inspiring videos from sustainable fashion influencers
• Pre and post surveys
• Educational textile games
• Upcycling activities
• Factsheets on the impact of fast fashion
• Step-by-step clothes swap hosting guide
• Equipment loans for a successful event

 

Learning Outcomes:

• Raise awareness of the environmental and social issues tied to fast fashion
• Promote sustainable fashion choices and clothing value appreciation
• Foster a culture of sustainability inside and outside school
• Teach practical skills for circular economy practices
• Encourage creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness

 

Empower your students to make a difference while expressing their style!

Please complete our booking form here and our team will get in touch with you. This program is free of charge for schools located in the member Council areas.

If you are a teacher and want to learn more about how this program can be implemented in your curriculum, please check our resources:

Sustainability in Textiles Education Program Outline

Curriculum - Caring for Clothes Factsheet

Curriculum - How to Host a Clothing Swap Factsheet

Curriculum - Human Rights and the Textile Industry Factsheet

Curriculum - Sustainability and the Textile Industry Factsheet

Curriculum - Animal Welfare and the Textile Industry Factsheet

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