Sustainability and Social Responsibility

The Collective: Embedding Sustainability Into the Curriculum via the Development and Testing of a Sustainable Pop-up Store

Authors: Kelly Cobb (University of Delaware) , Elenor Born (University of Delaware) , Brenda Shaffer (University of Delaware) , Huantian Cao (University of Delaware) , Shameeka Jelenewicz (University of Delaware)

Abstract

This study involves the development of a Pop-Up concept meshing experiential retail within an online marketplace model. “The Collective” Pop-Up involved a discovery and participatory learning experience (launched twice over two semesters) wherein students were encouraged to apply knowledge and skills they learn from the curriculum in a real world business situation.

Keywords: sustainability, discovery, pop-up, teaching

How to Cite: Cobb, K. , Born, E. , Shaffer, B. , Cao, H. & Jelenewicz, S. (2019) “The Collective: Embedding Sustainability Into the Curriculum via the Development and Testing of a Sustainable Pop-up Store”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 76(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8794