First Year Seminar 110 - Where Am I Wearing?: Selected Websites

Water-resistant and self-heating jacket, which can transform into a sleeping bag, or be worn as an over-the-shoulder bag when not in use.

Nonprofit co-founded by Kelsey Timmerman that connects people through stories to strengthen communities. Writers are paired one-on-one with citizens facing difficulties. The pairs meet, get to know each other and share stories, which culminate in a book to be shared throughout the community, and acted out by local actors.

Resource to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions by providing information about the social and environmental responsibility of products.

Published by Presbytery Baltimore with the Presbyterian Hunger Program and SweatFree Communities.

International sustainable fashion brand known for the 30 Year Sweatshirt.

Independent labor rights monitoring organization, conducting investigations of working conditions in factories around the globe.

This site is the project of SUNY and the Levin Institute to promote understanding of globalization.

Planet Money follows the making of a basic t-shirt through the global economy

Check out this informative pdf from Greenpeace on the global environmental impact of fast fashion.

A detailed analysis of the environmental impact of our clothing purchases

Videos from The Science Channel's documentary series showing how common, everyday items are manufactured.

Videos and articles explaining how a variety of things work, both in the natural and industrialized world.

IfItWereMyHome.com is your gateway to understanding life outside your home. Use their country comparison tool to compare living conditions in your own country to those of another. Start by selecting a region to compare on the map to the right, and begin your exploration.

Take this environmental footprint calculator to find out how your choices are impacting the environment.

Check out the Fair Trade discussion guide to help a small group learn about and reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers.

The Fair Trade Federation is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty.

The Fair Trade Foundation is a UK-based charity that fights for the disadvantaged producers by tackling injustices in conventional trade.

Find organizations, companies, brands and products in the US, Canada, and around the world.

A global association of fair trade producers, associations, importers, exporters, retailer and networks.