This engaging professional development session for Family and Consumer Sciences educators will explore the growing importance of sustainability within the fashion industry and the role educators play in preparing students to become responsible consumers and future industry leaders. Participants will examine the history and evolution of sustainable fashion, consumer sustainability issues, and the environmental impact of fast fashion and textile waste.
The session will also highlight practical classroom strategies for teaching consumer responsibility through upcycling, recycling, and reusing textiles and apparel materials. Educators will receive a ready-to-use Upcycling Lab Assignment created by
Courtnie A. Ward, designed to help students apply sustainability concepts through hands-on learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Participants will leave with instructional resources, classroom ideas, and industry-relevant connections that support sustainability education in Fashion and Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
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Independent Living (22904-36/8219) 
