Making Sustainable Fashion Trendy

Dates & timetable:

Application for this micro-credential is closed for academic year 2024/2025 and it will be renewed in academic year 2025/2026.

Description:

The fashion industry is the second most polluting sector in the world, following oil. From production and design to the moment our clothes reach our homes, the process requires immense amounts of water and land, while generating significant CO2 emissions. Additionally, millions of workers in this industry lack essential labour protections. In the last 5 years, the topic of sustainable fashion became popular and trendy.There are now NGOs, influencers, documentaries and events trying to raise awareness about the issues of fast fashion. As a result, consumers are increasingly looking for eco-friendly and ethically made clothes. Brands are taking notice, adopting practices like using organic materials and reducing waste. But at the same time, too many companies adopted unethical practices such as greenwashing. It is crucial to recognize the consequences of fashion production and consumption, and to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and explain the impact of fast fashion and fashion consumption for the planet.
2. Analyse the sustainability practices within the fashion industry.

Sustainable development goals:

• SDG1: No poverty
• SDG8: Decent work and economic growth
• SDG10: Reduce inequalities
• SDG12: Responsible consumption & production

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