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The Social Alterations education lab stays where it is: at www.SocialAlterations.com. So why are we here on Wikiversity? The Social Alterations education lab was designed to work as an open-source project. Here, on Wikiversity, we can link you to our lessons,and to the lessons of individuals and organizations we believe to be valuable, but also invite, encourage and support you to upload your own resources to share within the community of responsible design. (Social Alterations 23:59, 13 October 2010 (UTC))

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Disclaimer // The views presented here, by Social Alterations, may in no way reflect the views of the individuals or organizations listed below. Likewise, the views any individual or organization listed below may not reflect the views of Social Alterations. (Social Alterations 23:38, 13 January 2011 (UTC))

Fibre Analysis // Understanding the social and environmental impacts of natural and synthetic fibres
•	Acrylic •	Bamboo •	Cotton •	Fairtrade Cotton •	Low-chemical Cotton •	Low-water Cotton •	Organic Cotton •	Hemp •	Linen •	Lyocell •	Naturally Coloured Fibre •	Nylon •	PLA •	Polyester •	Recycled Fibre •	Silk •	Wild Silk •	Soya •	Viscose •	Wool •	Organic Wool (Social Alterations 23:03, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
 * Fibre Analysis: Possible Social and Environmental Impacts, Social Alterations: An Education Lab for Socially Responsible Fashion Design Click here to access. Fibre analysis includes:


 * Fabric and Fashion Glossary Index, Organic Clothing: All about organic, natural & sustainable clothing and eco-fashion Click here to access. This glossary was designed to act as "a reference that explains many terms that you might encounter when purchasing clothing to help buyers better understand what they are purchasing." (Organic Clothing, Fabric and Fashion Glossary Index) (Social Alterations 22:34, 13 January 2011 (UTC))


 * Organics and Low Toxicity, Textile Environmental Design (TED). Click here to access.

•	Facts •	Key Organizations •	Reading Materials •	A selection of Companies and Designers working within the field (Social Alterations 23:21, 13 January 2011 (UTC))

What is 'ecofashion'?
[Lesson 1] Shifting Through the 'Ecofashion Lexicon', Social Alterations: An Education Lab for Socially Responsible Fashion Design Click here to access the lesson.

This lesson introduces the following concepts:
 * consumer choice
 * designer choice
 * the ‘Ecofashion Lexicon’
 * greenwashing
 * unintelligent design
 * cradle to cradle design theory

Introduction // Both consumers and designers alike have been left to fend for themselves when it comes to understanding the social issues and environmental concerns increasingly associated with the fashion industry. Signals of deception, such as greenwashing, as well as unintelligent designs that have created products with hidden ingredients, known as products plus, have seemingly hijacked the potential for any real choice to exist at all. (Social Alterations 23:17, 13 October 2010 (UTC))

Key Players
[Lesson 2] Connect // Key Players Social Alterations: An Education Lab for Socially Responsible Design. Click here to access the lesson.

Identifying the social, cultural, environmental and economic impacts of the fashion, textile and apparel industries requires interdisciplinary research. There are countless touch points along these supply chains, as well as within each lifecycle stage of the products they produce. While the impacts of these industries may be positive and/or negative, it is important to recognize their complicated nature. Internationally, key players are working tirelessly to facilitate interdisciplinary research and learning for change. This lesson hopes to introduce you to these players. Reach out to them and connect. (Social Alterations 06:56, 19 October 2010 (UTC))

Fair Trade and Ethical Production, Textile Environmental Design (TED). Click here to access.


 * Facts
 * Key Organizations
 * Reading Materials
 * A selection of Companies and Designers working within the field (Social Alterations 23:12, 13 January 2011 (UTC))

Global Governance and the Corporation
[Lesson 3] Global Governance and the Corporation Social Alterations: An Education Lab for Socially Responsible Fashion Design. Click here to access the lesson.

This lesson introduces the following concepts:


 * Corporate-Led Globalization
 * The Condition of Globalization
 * Human Rights
 * The United Nations Global Compact
 * Democracy
 * Sovereignty
 * Security
 * Ethics

Globalization has created a new world order; one where traditional notions of state-led governance have been replaced with corporate mandates. There is a grave need for international corporate governance.

In an attempt to curb the corporations’ seemingly unyielding power, the United Nations created the Global Compact (UNGP). The UNGP promotes international corporate governance, but is it working? Is it enough? (Social Alterations 07:07, 19 October 2010 (UTC))

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
[Lesson 4] Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Social Alterations: An Education Lab for Socially Responsible Fashion Design. Click here to access this lesson.

This lesson covers the following topics: •	How long has CSR been around? •	Corporate Citizenship •	Corporate Responsibility •	Sustainability •	The 3 P’s [People, Planet & Profit] •	The Triple Bottom Line
 * What is CSR?

•	Internal CSR Programs •	Multi-stakeholder Initiatives •	Business Initiatives
 * Why ‘do’ CSR?
 * Approaches to CSR


 * Difficulties with CSR (Social Alterations 08:02, 19 October 2010 (UTC))

Reading

 * Social Alterations: An Education Lab for Socially Responsible Fashion Design “Social Alterations [Reading List]” Click here to access. (Social Alterations 23:01, 13 January 2011 (UTC))


 * Fashioning an Ethical Industry, A Labour Behind the Label Project “Books” Click here to access. (Social Alterations 23:01, 13 January 2011 (UTC))


 * Textile Environment Design (TED) “Eco Textile Book List” Click here to access. (Social Alterations 23:01, 13 January 2011 (UTC))