Clothing & Climate Change
Hands-on Activity
Recycling Yarn Part 2: Spinning
Learn how to spin fibres to make yarn using a drop spindle you make yourself.
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The Circular Economy Opportunity
Explore how clothing could fit into a circular economy.
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What Clothes Are Made Of
Learn about all of the different natural and human-made materials that clothing is made of.
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Life Cycle of Clothing
Learn about the life cycle of clothing including a spotlight of two items of clothing - a cotton t-shirt and a pair of polyester yoga pants.
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Understanding Clothing Care Symbols
Knowing how to read laundry symbols on a clothing label can help you to keep your clothes looking their best as well as make smart purchasing decisions.
Hands-on Activity
Recycling Yarn Part 1: Preparing the Fibres
Learn how to recycle fibres from yarn and prepare it for making new yarn.
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Indicators of Climate Change
Learn about how we know the climate is changing.
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What Is The Greenhouse Effect?
Learn about why the climate is changing.