Workshop 1: Recycling & Upcycling

⭐ Core Learning Components

1. Intro Video Montage

Students are introduced to:

• Textile waste & fast fashion impacts

• Glass, cardboard, and mixed-material recycling

• How recycling systems work in Colorado

• Why sustainable fashion matters in the workforce

Skill Development:

• Environmental awareness

• Understanding supply chain waste

• Recognizing materials and sorting categories

• 2. Interactive Discussion: Upcycling & Eco‑Friendly Fashion

  Students explore:

  • How upcycling reduces landfill waste

  • How designers repurpose materials

  • How thrift stores support circular economies

    💰 GGirls Closet LLC – Workshop Pricing Structure

    Base Pricing

    • $250.00 per workshop (per cohort)

    • Includes up to 6 students

    • Additional students: $40.00 per student

    • Maximum capacity: 20 students per cohort

    By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:

    • Operate in a real retail environment

    • Communicate professionally with customers

    • Perform POS transactions confidently

    • Maintain store standards and merchandising

    • Demonstrate teamwork, punctuality, and responsibility

    • Apply customer service strategies across industries

    • • 💼 How This Workshop Translates Into Workforce Skills & Jobs

        This workshop builds real, employable skills that connect directly to green jobs, retail, warehouse operations, sustainability roles, and nonprofit work.

        Career Pathways Supported

        • Retail & Thrift Store Operations Sorting donations, preparing inventory, understanding textile quality

        • Recycling & Waste Management Material sorting, safety, environmental compliance

        • Warehouse & Distribution Centers Categorizing, organizing, handling materials

        • Sustainable Fashion & Upcycling Careers Creative repurposing, garment evaluation

        • Environmental Education & Community Outreach Teaching sustainability concepts, leading activities