Sustainable e-Consumer

Competence Area

Embracing Complexity Futures in Sustainability

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Key messages

A sustainable online shopper makes responsible choices by prioritizing environmentally friendly products, ethical and transparent brands, sustainable packaging, and conscious consumption. Small online actions have a big impact in the real world, contributing to a cleaner and fairer future. Key habits for sustainable online shopping include buying only when necessary, choosing sustainable packaging, supporting green brands, considering transportation impact, and reusing more. Every click made online is a choice that can contribute to building a more sustainable world.

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Learning Objectives

Define what it means to be a sustainable online shopper. Identify the key elements of responsible online shopping, such as selecting eco-friendly products and ethical brands. Learn and commit to at least three smart habits for sustainable online shopping. Understand the collective impact of individual online consumption choices on the environment and society.

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Follow-up activity

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Instructions to introduce the topic and deliver the video/presentation/micro resource

Introduce the topic: "Today, we're going to explore 'How to be a Sustainable Online Shopper'. We'll discover what it means to shop online responsibly and learn some simple habits to make a big difference."Go through the key sections, pausing to highlight and discuss: "What is a Sustainable Online Shopper?": Explain the definition and its components (environmentally friendly products, ethical brands, sustainable packaging, conscious consumption). "5 Smart Habits You Can Start Today": Go through each habit (buy only when needed, choose sustainable packaging, support green brands, think about transportation, reuse more). For each, ask for examples or challenges they might face. "REMEMBER": Emphasize that "Every click is a choice. Choose wisely." and that "SMALL ONLINE ACTIONS HAVE A BIG IMPACT IN THE REAL WORLD". Open the floor for questions and reflections. Ask: "Which of these habits do you think would be easiest for you to start today?" or "What challenges do you foresee in becoming a more sustainable online shopper?"

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