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Manual, Group Building Activity, Info session
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Toolbox
A sustainable learning toolbox where participants are introduced to swapping clothes and learning to repair their garments while promoting a sustainable lifestyle and reducing textile waste.
Aims of the tool
Teach sustainable practices like reducing consumption, repairing, and reusing clothes.
Encourage creative, hands-on approaches to textile repurposing.
Encourage sustainable living through clothes swapping and garment repair.
Equip young people with knowledge and tools for responsible fashion choices.
Description of the tool
The Reuse, Reduce, Recycle toolbox is an interactive educational material aimed at promoting sustainable fashion choices. The toolbox encourages participants to organize community events, where attendees learn how to repair damaged clothes, such as sewing buttons, fixing rips, and mending hems. It not only promotes hands-on activities but also motivates participants to build connections and share their sustainable fashion knowledge with their peers and communities. By learning new skills participants become empowered to reduce their environmental footprint. This toolbox is to be used by youth workers and young leaders in their educational work.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/4732
This tool is for
Young people 13+ Youth workers Educators Individuals interested in sustainability
and addresses
Group Dynamics, Personal Development, Peer education, Environment
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Training and Networking
Materials needed:
Pen and pencils
Paper
Clothes
Sewing kits
Objects to display clothes on
Printed worksheets
Access to the digital toolbox
Duration:
The toolbox has different types of activities each ranging from 2 to 4 hours
The clothes swap and repair session are explained at the beginning, followed by hands-on activities
The educational toolbox is the best to be used by youth workers and young leaders with their groups of young learners.
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
4F: Fast Fashion? Fast Forward! project
in the context of
The Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Educational Toolbox was made during the 4F: Fast Fashion? Fast Forward! project. The project created educational hands-on tools and resources for youth workers and young people to introduce them to the world of sustainability.
The tool has been experimented in
The toolbox was experimented in a physical training and several workshops by youth workers and educators. The tools also made their way to young learners, thanks to sessions led by their educators.
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Ágnes Kulcsár (on 21 May 2025)
and last modified
11 February 2025
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