Moving on to the next exploration of sustainability games developed by SMU students during their SMU-X LTB 2023 module. We present “EcoThreads”, propelling sustainable fashion in a unique and an avant-garde style.
Problem Statement
The fashion industry plays a significant role in contributing to environmental degradation, generating waste, and giving rise to social issues. Astonishingly, fashion production alone accounts for a staggering 10% of carbon emissions, while 85% of textiles ultimately find their way into landfills. Additionally, 15% of garments used in manufacturing end up being wasted. Regrettably, the mistreatment of employees within these manufacturing companies is also a prevalent concern.
In response to these pressing challenges, retail companies are actively pursuing avenues to enhance their sustainability efforts. They recognize the urgent need to educate and involve manufacturers in adopting sustainable practices to minimize their environmental impact and ensure ethical manufacturing processes.
Goals
- Specific: Inspire companies to embrace sustainability by shedding a positive light on ethical and sustainable practices.
- Measurable: To attain 78% completion rate of onboarding.
- Actionable: Introduce a point system for completing tasks and quizzes. Upon completion, players can earn achievements and a certificate.
- Realistic: Assess players’ sustainability knowledge, enlightening them about harmful practices, and suggest actionable improvements.
- Timebound: Players will embark on an engaging gamified journey spanning a duration of 7 days.
Game Content
In this captivating sustainability game, participants will commence a 7-day journey, each spotlighting on different aspects of sustainable fashion:
Day 1: [ A Hero Is Born: Environmental Impact ] – Participants embark on a transformative journey, gaining insights on textile waste, toxic chemicals, fabric waste, sustainability mottos, and assessing company sustainability efforts.
Day 2: [ Hearing The People’s Cries: Social Responsibility ] – Participants will examine social issues, showcase sustainability practices, explore companies’ role in combating unsustainable fashion, and reflect on their perspectives.
Day 3: [ The Toxic Titans: Material Sustainability & Uncovering Harmful Fabrics ] – Participants will engage in identifying toxic fabrics, learn to reduce toxicity, and earn rewards by uploading fabric photos.
Day 4: [ Removing The Rags Of Suppression ] – Participants will explore the sustainability of supply chains, creative use of recycled fabrics, sharing success stories, and setting sustainability goals.
Day 5: [ The Way Of Water: Water Supply Chain Efficiency ] – Participants will learn about textile industry sustainability, including water usage, contaminants, treatment techniques, and showcase their efforts to tackle water waste.
Day 6: [ Saving The Common Man: Ethical Labour Practices ] – Participants will partake in activities focused on sustainability, including watching a video, sharing takeaways, and showcasing improvements in worker welfare and safe working environments.
Day 7: [ Beginning Of A New Era: Supply Chain Transparency ] – Participants will learn about supply chain transparency strategies and actively apply this knowledge by creating a video reflection on their company’s transparency.
Through these immersive experiences, participants will take away a wealth of knowledge on sustainability practices, environmental impact, social responsibility, material sustainability, water efficiency, ethical labor practices, and supply chain transparency. They will be empowered to drive positive change within their organizations and contribute to a more sustainable fashion industry.