CO Training Credits
CO Training Credit - Understanding Sustainable Fabrics
This CO Training Credit course takes a deep-dive into the environmental impacts of fashion's most popular fibres and fabrics. Learn about the issues and what you can do to mitigate your risk through sourcing more sustainable fibres and fabrics.
Complete a brief quiz at the end of the course to earn a CO Credit, which will be displayed on your individual profile and the business profile of any business you are linked to on CO. Businesses that you are linked to on CO will also gain a boost to their search rankings.
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Sign up for this CO Training Credit
When you sign up you will receive the first of five emails. Before enrolling, please make sure that the email associated with your CO profile is up to date so that the course emails reach you safely.
Course outline:
In this course you will learn about the ecological impacts of the most commonly used fibres and fabrics and how you can reduce your impact through sourcing more sustainable alternatives.
Course outcomes:
Understand the environmental impact of natural and synthetic fibre and material sourcing choices, and how to weigh up the options
Discover the certifications available for different fibres and materials
Learn about the complexities and opportunities in relation to sourcing more sustainable fibres and fabrics
Course structure:
You will receive five emails with resources, guidance and tools over five weeks:
MODULE 1: Fibre to fabric guides
Gain an overview of the impacts of commonly used fabrics and discover the certifications and toolkits that can help you to source more sustainably.
MODULE 2: Fashion’s environmental impact
Explore the environmental impact of fibres including microplastic pollution and learn about the latest innovative sustainable synthetics on the market.
MODULE 3: Sustainable cotton sourcing
Discover how leading brands source more sustainable cotton and get an overview of the leading sustainable cotton initiatives.
MODULE 4: Fabric innovation
Get up to speed with the latest sustainable innovations in fabrics including cellulosics made from food waste and lab grown biofabrics.
WEEK 5: Take the test
Test your knowledge through our online quiz.
Take the test:
In week five of the course you will be asked to complete a brief quiz to test your knowledge and understanding of sustainable fibres and fabrics. Successful completion of the quiz will earn you a CO Credit. Your CO Credit Training badge will be displayed on your CO profile and any business you are associated with on Common Objective within 1 week of successfully completing the course.
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The CO Credit badge will be featured on your individual profile and any business you are linked to on CO. Businesses you are associated with on CO will also receive a boost to their CO search ranking.
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Sign up for this CO Training Credit
Please note that by clicking sign up for this course below, you will be enrolled using the email address associated with your CO profile. Please ensure this is up to date before enrolling. You will then receive a series of five emails associated with this training credit.
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Please check your inbox for your first training email. Emails will be sent to the email address associated with your CO Profile.
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