Sustainable Clothing Consumption

The workshops aim to raise awareness among secondary school students about the environmental and social impacts of clothing consumption while empowering them to make more sustainable choices. The objectives are to help students understand the lifecycle of clothing, reflect on how consumer values and social influences shape purchasing decisions, and encourage them to think creatively about how clothing can be reused, valued, and cared for in more sustainable ways.

The workshops combine short interactive talks with creative activities. Students are introduced to key concepts such as fast fashion, clothing waste, and sustainable alternatives. This is followed by activities that encourage reflection on personal values, social norms, and the psychology of consumption. Students then take part in a digital storytelling activity in which they learn how to create short stop motion animation clips using clay figures. Working in small groups, they develop and animate their own short stories on the theme of sustainable clothing consumption, allowing them to explore the topic through creative expression and collaborative storytelling.