Facilitator : Lavanya or Avantitha
Textiles are everywhere! In our clothing, furniture, toys and even computers! But how much do you really know about them? What exactly are our textiles made from? How sustainable are they, really? How far do our clothes travel before we buy them? Where do they go once they are donated?
Textiles Untangled is a fun & collaborative workshop about the social and environmental impacts of the textile industry....and what you can do to change the system! Textiles Untangled's goal is not just to transmit knowledge, but to inspire people to act!
PRACTICAL INFO
This is a 3 hour workshop that will take place online.
You will need a computer with a mouse or trackpad (no tablets or phones), and a quiet place to connect with a stong internet connection. This is a collaborative workshop; you will be talking to your fellow participants throughout.
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You will learn:
1. Materials 101 - What fabrics should I choose!?!
2. The life cycle of textiles, from raw materials to end of life
3. Textile industry impacts on the planet and on humans.
4. How to think critically of claims made by companies & organizations about their sustainability
5. Notions of circular economy, systems view thinking, and human centered solutions
6. Actions that can be taken on a collective, business, and individual level
All while working together and having fun!
Our main sources: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Preferred Textiles Report, OXFAM, Fashion Revolution and ADEME.
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What participants have said:
"This game is a fun, civic-minded and inclusive way to think about our relationship to clothing. I highly recommend it!" - Anonymous
"I learned valuable information about the choices one can make to minimize one's impact of GHGs and other pollutants when consuming textiles, whether it be clothing, furniture or other textile products." - Alex
A nice workshop to better understand the impacts of the textile industry with lots of mini games. Fun and interesting, for everyone, I love it! - Sylvaine
Thank you to them and all our participants! We have a 4.4 / 5 satisfaction rate!
Who is this for?
All expertise levels welcome! From people who wear clothing (haha) to textile producers! Textiles are everywhere and concern everyone. Experts in the field also enjoy this workshop and its ability to give a holistic view of the industry, spark discussion, and capacity-build in their organizations. Some companies who have played: Vestiaire Collective, Deloitte, Givenchy, Promod, Caroll and Minelli, Balzac, and Electrolux. For a private session you can contact: greendonut.info@gmail.com
Who is this by?
Textiles UnTangled was created by
Green Donut a French volunteer-led nonprofit whose mission is to promote the Doughnut model of economics by Kate Raworth (a society prospering within environmental and social limits). Our volunteers are concerned citizens of many backgrounds. We welcome members from any country
Commitment and Cancellation
As this is a collaborative workshop, we need a minimum number of participants to run it. Please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot attend. You are welcome to transfer this ticket to someone else.
Deadline for cancellation with a refund: 1 week. Please request a refund via this platform and it will be granted, minus any platform fees. If cancelled less than 7 days before, please let us know. You are welcome to transfer the ticket to someone else. You can notify us at greendonut.info@gmail.com. Thanks in advance.
Now let’s learn about textiles & change the world together!
