Our Water Playbook playfully and clearly shows how clothing production consumes and pollutes water – and how this relates to the global water crisis.
THE PROBLEM
Many people and companies have little awareness of how significantly our textile production impacts global water resources. The immediate consequences of this consumption are felt primarily by the populations of production countries and their ecosystems.
What remains invisible in the store affects us all: The Water Playbook shows students, consumers, and companies how our consumption and production behaviors are connected to global environmental and justice issues. By understanding how clothing is produced and its effects on water and people in other countries, we can act more consciously and help drive change.
OUR SOLUTION
The Water Playbook
The Water Playbook is an interactive educational platform available in three versions for students, consumers, and companies. It features engaging explainer videos, a water footprint calculator, and clear texts and graphics. Discover how the textile supply chain works, the role of different materials, why water justice and the human right to water are important, and get practical tips for more sustainable consumption.
How Much Water Is in Your Wardrobe?
Attention Teachers: Do you want to address fashion, water, and sustainability in your lessons?
Wie viel Wasser steckt in deinem Kleiderschrank?
Kennt ihr die Wasserrisiken eurer Lieferkette?
Ihr wollt Wasserrisiken in der Lieferkette zielgerichtet und holistisch angehen?
Notes on Our Educational Approach:
Our educational initiatives follow an emancipatory approach, aiming to foster critical thinking, self-efficacy, and global justice. We strive not only to convey knowledge but also to challenge existing power structures and consumption norms. If you find anything unclear or in need of improvement, please let us know – your feedback helps us make our materials more accessible and impactful.
Our educational programs are supported by Engagement Global gGmbH with funding from the BMZ and the Berlin State Office for Development Cooperation.