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Learning Outcomes

1.9 and 2.5

Learning Intentions

I will learn about consumer responsibilities

I will reflect on the impact of my shopping.

I will learn about the impact businesses have on the environment through the production of clothes.

How might you use this stimulus material in class?

This video provides a great introduction to Fast Fashion - defining the problem and outlining the role of social and financial organisations in the industry.

Support resources: the question quadrant provides open and closed questions to support student discussion.

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Learning Outcomes:
1.9 Debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from their consumption of goods and services and evaluate how they can contribute to sustainable development through consumer behaviour.
2.4 Distinguish between the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee from a legal, social, environmental and ethical perspective.
2.5 Investigate the positive and negative impacts on a community of an organisation from an economic, social and environmental perspective.

Learning Intentions
To fully understand a persons roles in their society in relation to food waste.
To realise a persons responsibilities towards the environment.

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Cream of the Crop, which is based in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, has been created by Chef Giselle Makinde. Since moving to Ireland from her native Sao Paulo, Brasil with her family in June 2018, she has held roles at Dublin’s As One restaurant and Cloud Picker’s Cafe (Head Chef) on Pearse St - eateries…

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The app that lets you rescue unsold food from shops and restaurants to save it from going to waste. Try it today.

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Ex-Amazon workers talk of 'horrendous' conditions

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https://youtu.be/smnKlmjye_s

Learning Outcomes:
2.4, 3.10.

Learning intentions:
I will learn about the rights of workers.

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2022 FIFA World Cup: Migrant worker rights put in the spotlight

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THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM - Official Trailer

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Indian factory Workers supplying major brands allege exploitation - BBC News

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The Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme

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Learning outcomes:
3.6 and 3.11

What will I learn?
I will learn about the impact of government expenditure on local infrastructure .
I will learn about sustainable development.
I will learn about the benefit of economic growth in the community.

How might I use this in class?
This piece can be used to highlight the devastation caused by natural disasters and the role the government plays in regenerating communities and economic hubs around the country.

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The Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme

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Learning Outcomes:

2.4 Distinguish between the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee from a legal, social, environmental and ethical perspective

Minimum wage legislation is a recent human right in Ireland with many now advocating a living wage? Class discussion on the difference between the two

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The history of the minimum wage in Ireland

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Details of all National Minimum Wage adjustments in percentage and monetary terms.

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Use with reference to
Sustainability
impact on development

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GIGadgets - Printable solar panels | Facebook | By GIGadgets | Australian researchers created flexible solar panels that can be printed like newspapers. 

Check out the printable solar cells from the University of...

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8.3M views, 109K likes, 11K loves, 4K comments, 53K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from GIGadgets: Australian researchers created flexible solar panels that can be printed like newspapers. 

Check out...

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Germany’s monthly 9-euro ticket prevents major CO2 emissions

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Germany has been offering ultracheap monthly 9-euro tickets for all local public transportation in an effort to ease the burden of inflation and high energy costs.

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3.11 Evaluate the benefits and costs of a government economic policy and assess who enjoy  the benefits and who bears the costs

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3.11 Evaluate the benefits and costs of a government economic policy and assess who enjoy  the benefits and who bears the costs

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This topic on the growing of avocados covers such a huge variety of topics from food miles, abuse of natural resources, profiteering, gang/drug cartels

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Mexico’s avocados: curbing the thirst of the country’s ‘green gold’ | FT Food Revolution

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3.1 and 3.2. Could also include 1.1

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3.5 Examine the purpose of taxation from a financial, social, legal and ethical perspective 3.6 Explain how economic growth can impact positively and negatively on society and the environment and justify the promotion of sustainable development

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3.5 Examine the purpose of taxation from a financial, social, legal and ethical perspective 3.6 Explain how economic growth can impact positively and negatively on society and the environment and justify the promotion of sustainable development

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War on Waste - explores Australia's food waste 

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War on Waste - explores Australia's food waste 

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Learning Intentions:
- I will learn about consumer rights and responsibilities.
- I will reflect on my own buying habits and develop an awareness of where my clothing comes from.

This video will be used as a conversation starter and a worksheet could be developed to allow students to reflect on their own buying habits and where their clothes come from.

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"“Fast-Fashion Explained In Under 5 Minutes”

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1.9 Debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from their consumption of goods and services and evaluate how they can contribute to sustainable development through consumer behaviour

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1.9 Debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from their consumption of goods and services and evaluate how they can contribute to sustainable development through consumer behaviour

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Learning Outcomes
2.3
3.10

Learning Intentions
I will learn the different rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

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Sweatshops: A Sad Truth that still continues

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Learning Outcomes
2.4 2.5
Learning Intentions
- I will learn about the ethical responsibilities of an organisation and its role in sustainability
- I will learn about the positive and negative impacts of sustainability on an organisations profitability.

How might you use this stimulus material in class?
This can be used as starter piece to engage students in a discussion on packaging.
Pupils also could be put in a variety of groups with different focuses, for example the impact it has on the business and other stakeholders.

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In April, beauty retailer The Body Shop expanded its in-store refill platform across the U.S. for a number of its best-selling products using a system of reusable bottles refilled by store employees from a dedicated station. In this Q&A, Hilary Lloyd, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility for The Body Shop North America, outlines specifics of the program, including insights gleaned while developing the system.

Packaging World:
I understand that you installed refill stations at two concept stores in 2019. What did you learn from this experience about creating a successful refill-on-the-go system? Were there any concerns by consumers that had to be overcome?
Hilary Lloyd:

In that implementation, we learned two things. First, convenience is one of the greatest barriers to refilling. We want to make it easier for our customers to reduce their impact on the planet, so since the implementation, we've been in constant communication with our community. We want to hear from them so we can implement the changes they want to see. The second thing we learned was that one of the biggest logistical challenges was creating a refill station that works for all our countries and stores, to ensure we can launch in as many stores as possible. Due to the space restrictions in some of our smaller stores, we needed to create two different-sized stations, including a smaller version on wheels. Then, because each market has different regulatory requirements for refilling, we had to find a solution that worked for all markets. We are hoping to continue overcoming some of these challenges as we progress with our ambitious refill rollout.

What are your shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, and hand washes typically packaged in? Will this packaging still be an option once the refill concept has been rolled out across all your stores?

As we work to transition all products to be made of 100% recycled plastic, we already offer all our haircare and fragrance products with packaging made from 100% recycled plastic. We are working to have 100% of our packaging be reusable, recyclable, or compostable and made with at least 50% recycled plastic by 2030 with support from our parent company, Natura & Co.Our other products offered via refill-hand washes, body wash, etc.-are currently packaged with 25% recycled material. This packaging is still an option, however there is a cost-saving incentive to encouragecustomers to convert to refillable products. For example, if you were to buy our Ginger Shampoo in its standard pack, you'd pay $12 for 8.4 ounces of product, whereas with refill, you can get 10 ounces of product for $9 when you come back to refill.

What are the reusable bottles made from? Why did you choose this material?

The bottles are made of 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum, which is infinitely recyclable. The 10-ounce bottles are durable, easily recycled post-life, and use much less energy to produce than standard aluminum bottles.

I understand you began rolling out this platform in 2021 in 400 stores. What response have you received so far from consumers?

We have had an extremely positive response from our customers in the U.S. and feel really positive about what we're seeing with adoption rates overall. We're continuing to look at refill penetration as a percentage of overall sales compared to the standard pack, and our hope is that we'll continue to see penetration develop as understanding of the program and its availability grows.

In terms of usage to-date, our refill stations are most popular among our younger customers. The demographic most engaged is customers between the ages of 20 to 29. The program is most popular in New York: Our top two stores are our NoHo [North of Houston Street] location on 747 Broadway and our Staten Island store.

Globally, we are seeing nearly one in five people return to refill their aluminum bottles with their favorite products-a higher repeat purchase rate than our recycled plastic bottles.
Are you on-track for installing the program in 400 more stores in 2022?
Yes, in the past 12 months, we've launched 565 refill stations in more than 40 countries worldwide. By April 2026, we aim to have refill stations in the majority of our stores across the world (about 2,500).

As a brand owner, does this system provide benefits for your company versus single-use packaging, besides making your packaging more sustainable?

As one of the world's largest B Corporations, The Body Shop meets the highest externally verified standard of environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The ambitious rollout of refill stations demonstrates The Body Shop's determination to raise the bar in sustainable and ethical beauty. Offering refills is our closest zero-waste packaging solution, which helps us easily embrace a more circular economy.
What is your ultimate goal for this program? Will you be offering more product categories in reusable packaging?
Our goal is to drive real change and reduce plastic use worldwide. With climate change being the greatest risk facing the future of our planet, we envision customers continuing to shift their purchasing power in support of businesses like The Body Shop that embrace a circular model and regenerative energy practices and ensure zero waste in packaging. We are currently exploring introducing refillable options on our website and are looking to expand to new refillable formats across other categories such as makeup.

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The Body Shop Expands In-Store Refill Program

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In April, beauty retailer The Body Shop expanded its in-store refill platform across the U.S. for a number of its best-selling products using a system of reusable bottles refilled by store employees from a dedicated station.