The Impact of Sustainable Textile Education on the Behaviors and Attitudes of College Students
Disciplines
Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts | Human Ecology | Social Influence and Political Communication
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Consumers are beginning to realize the adverse impacts of Textile production on workers and the environment, increasing the demand for sustainably produced clothing. OwlSwap is a sustainability initiative at Kennesaw State University promoting the use of secondhand clothing items with clothing swaps, a free closet, and several opportunities for environmental education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the behaviors and attitudes of college students regarding the consumption of textile goods, and how they may change after being exposed to environmental education resources. Questions will pertain to an individual’s consumption, the reasoning behind their purchasing decisions, and their feelings about unsustainable textile production.. Before and after partaking in an interactive presentation about the sustainability of textile manufacturing and reuse, data will be collected by means of survey, and analyzed to test if a significant change can be correlated to a session of participation in environmental education.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
COTA - Art and Design
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Vanessa Slinger
Additional Faculty
None
The Impact of Sustainable Textile Education on the Behaviors and Attitudes of College Students
Consumers are beginning to realize the adverse impacts of Textile production on workers and the environment, increasing the demand for sustainably produced clothing. OwlSwap is a sustainability initiative at Kennesaw State University promoting the use of secondhand clothing items with clothing swaps, a free closet, and several opportunities for environmental education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the behaviors and attitudes of college students regarding the consumption of textile goods, and how they may change after being exposed to environmental education resources. Questions will pertain to an individual’s consumption, the reasoning behind their purchasing decisions, and their feelings about unsustainable textile production.. Before and after partaking in an interactive presentation about the sustainability of textile manufacturing and reuse, data will be collected by means of survey, and analyzed to test if a significant change can be correlated to a session of participation in environmental education.