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The Hidden Cost of Clothing: Water Footprints and Sustainable Fashion

Students learn the three categories of water footprints and examine how cotton and recycled polyester affect water use.

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Students learn the three categories of water footprints and examine how cotton and recycled polyester affect water use. The resource includes a T-shirt production breakdown, explanatory content, and reflection questions about sustainable fashion choices.

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What you’ll teach

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  • Students will define blue, green, and gray water footprints.
  • Students will compare the water use of cotton and recycled polyester.
  • Students will explain how clothing production affects freshwater resources.
  • Students will evaluate sustainable fashion choices using evidence.