Examine the environmental impact of our clothing with these resources for students aged 14–16

An image showing a recycling symbol made out of fabric fragments

Source: © Shutterstock

Cheap clothing has led to a fast fashion attitude – buying items cheaply, wearing once and then throwing away. But that’s not sustainable. Use these resources to consider the impact of clothing on our environment, assess the life cycle of a garment, and investigate the topic with students aged 14–16, alongside the Fixing fashion article in Education in Chemistry. 

 

Downloads

Download all