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Cassandra O’Connor University of Bolton. How many pairs of jeans do you own?.
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“Industrialisation brought consumerism with it as an integral part of the economy. Economic growth came to depend on continued marketing of new products and disposal of old ones that are thrown away simply because stylistic norms promote their obsolescence. When it comes to clothing, the rate of purchase and disposal has dramatically increased, so that the path a t-shirt travels from the sales floor to the landfill has become shorter.” (ephonline.org: 2007)
Resource constraints and environmental impacts are posing challenges: − Energy − Food − Emissions − Water and waste
"People would do well to ask themselves how many of their ambitions and aspirations derive from the type of economic system they inhabit and the insecurity and exhaustion it creates, and question the sense and purpose of a society where control of a large portion of life is abdicated under contract in the labour market, and where immense creativity and potential is stifled by the need to do difficult and repetitive tasks in order to earn a wage.“ (Tony Benn)
ETI –Base Code of Practice • Employment is freely chosen • The right to collective bargaining • Working conditions are safe and hygenic • Child labour shall not be used • Living wages are paid • Working hours are not excessive • No discrimination is practised • Regular employment is provided • No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed
“We are looking to brands for poetry and for spirituality, because we're not getting those things from our communities or from each other.” (Naomi Klein)
Slow Fashion Trends • Consume less - buy better quality • Informed purchase –Fairtrade • Support local designers • Buy sustainable fabrics • Repair, remake • Vintage trend • Second hand or swap • Charity donation • Maintenance consideration • Avoid landfill • Understand the product lifecycle and ‘end of life’-cycle
“…….the slow philosophy’ movement has developed to touch all aspects of our lives slow cities, slow sex, slow shopping, slow design, slow sports, slow travel, slow work. The list goes on. As a whole it has come to stand for, the protection of culture, tradition, the environment, our time and our health” (BK Times. No: 250. 2008)
“…..must enable them to embrace complexity, climate change, different forms of citizenship, and different ways of understanding individuality and cooperation. A student experience that is fit for the future will develop their qualities of flexibility and their sense of obligation to the wider community” (Ramsden: 2009)
-Discipline Based Skills -Interdisclipinarity- The traditional boundaries between acknowledged disciplines are being dissolved and students are often looking for more innovative approaches to programmes of study. -Sophisticated discipline based abilities. -Connectivity. -Learn to learn skills. -Multi-skilled. Socially Responsible and Globally Aware -Environmental Concern- Awareness of actions that globally are contributing to ongoing climate considerations. -Effective Global Citizenship- Individuals have a shared social responsibility for the communities that they are part of. -Sustainable Production and Consumption Awareness- The effects that excessive over consumption have had on global economies and communities. -Social entrepreneurship. -Globalisation-The effects of global markets and production, culturally, economically, ethically and commercially.
