Transform Our World: The Cost of Christmas

The Cost of Christmas

Christmas is a time when we are encouraged to buy, buy, buy. Transform Our World’s The Cost of Christmas set of resources encourages teachers and students to explore the environmental and social impact of the hyper consumption which comes with the time of year, as well as the potential impact on our wellbeing and mental health.

The Cost of Christmas raises questions about the season and offers solutions so that students can make decisions that are better for them and better for the planet.

Cocoa Conundrum

Explore the role of cocoa harvesting in the production of your favourite festive treat and the nature and impact of power imbalances in the cocoa supply chain.

Elfless Acts

Create more fun and less stuff this Christmas by gifting a meaningful Elfless Act instead!

Food Waste

Lesson plan and presentation to inform students about food waste and what can be done to prevent Christmas dinners being put in the bin.

Packaging and Recycling

Lesson plan and presentation to explore the environmental impacts behind your ready-made Christmas treats.

Purchasing Power and Global Learning

Two activities to teach your students about consumer power and responsibility this festive period.

The Hidden Human Cost of Fashion

Turn your students into conscious consumers this Christmas with this lesson plan that explores worker's rights and global supply chains.

Wellbeing Advent Calendar

Quick daily activities that support children’s wellbeing in the lead up to the busy festive period.

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