Place Based Learning - Kyle Perrodin by KJ Perrodin

1990s - The first explanation of Place Based Learning

kjperrodin727 — 2025-01-31 04:41:35 UTC

"Place based learning" was first coined by Dr. John Elder of Middlebury College and Laurie Lane-Zucker of The Orion Society. The ideology is discussed to benefit communities by allowing community individuals like students or school stuff to work together in order to solve community issues.

https://ronkowitzllc.com/2016/10/27/place-based-learning/

Why is it Important in Sustainability?

kjperrodin727 — 2025-01-31 04:53:12 UTC

You have to start with the economic and political foundations to change the norm related to negative methods and practices that deteriorate the environment, such as industrial pollution or biodiversity loss. With Place-based learning, a tight-knit community full of individuals who truly care about their local environment leads to productive growth with individuals committed to positive change for their beloved environment.

https://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/02/13/6-phases-place-based-learning/

1996 - Patagonia switches to only utilizing organically grown cotton

kjperrodin727 — 2025-01-31 05:05:53 UTC

Patagonia is a prominent brand that focuses on sustainability, built by local individuals who especially care about their environment. Here is one of their prominent production decisions that completely challenges the habits of worsening the environment.

https://www.patagonia.com/our-footprint/cotton-for-change.html#:~:text=We%20began%20exclusively%20using%20100,and%20often%20using%20less%20water.

1991 - People Tree

kjperrodin727 — 2025-01-31 05:12:20 UTC

People Tree, founded in 1991, is a fashion house that is known for its clothing that puts ethics and sustainability first. In reference to place-based learning, People Tree collaborates with local artisans within communities to maximize the use of local techniques and resources within their clothing production.

https://peopletree.eu/pages/about-us

2009 - Reformation

kjperrodin727 — 2025-01-31 05:20:18 UTC

Founded in 2009, Reformation was created with one goal in mind to bring a sustainable clothing alternative to fashion. By 2030, they hope to completely change the production norm and overall system within fashion. They embrace their local environment in Los Angeles with a strengthened community and strive to teach customers globally what they can do to help the sustainability issue.

https://www.thereformation.com/sustainability.html