Sustainable by Design:
The Science and Economics of Green Design
Our world is filled with “stuff”, but where does it all come from, and where does it go when it’s done? How—and why—do we design, create, use and dispose of the things we use each day? This program explores ways to make design, building, and manufacturing greener and more equitable. Programs explore how scientific, economic and cultural factors influence decisions, and the implications for workers, consumers and business leaders. Take a program tour.
Topics: life cycle analysis, materials science, green chemistry, toxicology, greenwashing, social/environmental justice, economics, entrepreneurship, investing, energy, technology, policies
Audience: grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, higher ed, adult ed
Disciplines: economics and multiple STEM disciplines: earth science, physics, biology, environmental science, design, technology, engineering, business.
Career Connections: industrial and mechanical engineering, design, architecture, entrepreneur, finance, economics, business, marketing, construction and building trades.
Additional Resources:
"Loop Scoops" is a collection of short videos with lessons for grades K-4 to "help kids think about the stuff in their lives." Developed by WGBH (Boston) with Creative Change as content consultant.
"Sustainability and Economics 101," an article by Creative Change's Executive Director, Susan Santone. The beginning of the article has an overview of ecological economics that is useful for any reader; the last part identifies teaching strategies for elementary.
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Bring Sustainable by Design to Your Classroom or Organization.
Find the materials you need in the Curriculum and Resource Center, or combine that with a professional development package to support the revision or units, courses or programs.
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