Shopping Tour 1 began with an introduction to My Conscious Cart, led by its founder, Emilia, followed by icebreaker activities that helped participants get to know one another and build a comfortable learning environment. Participants then had provided lunch at HOSU, which uses environmentally friendly ingredients, while Emilia delivered a presentation on five ethical brands, highlighting their values, ethical practices, and social or environmental impact.

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The brands presented included:

• TOMS

• Patagonia

• Reformation

• Allbirds

• Warby Parker

 

After the presentation, participants engaged in a group discussion on ethical consumerism using the following guiding questions:

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Guiding questions discussed:

• How did learning about these five ethical brands increase our awareness of ethical consumer choices?

• How can consumers evaluate whether a brand is truly ethical or just claiming to be?

• What key issues should consumers be aware of when choosing ethical brands (e.g., labor practices, sustainability, transparency)?

 

The session concluded with participants receiving small handmade ethical and sustainable crochet gifts as a token of appreciation for their time and participation.

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