This page supports our eight-week workshop series, which covers key concepts from IDS 150: Perspectives in Sustainability. All students are welcome to attend. The resources below are designed to help you get the most out of each session and strengthen your skills. We are excited to have you here and look forward to learning together.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore what sustainability really means and learn how the three perspectives (environmental, social, and economic) connect to your current IDS 150 assignment. We’ll walk through a real example by analyzing a familiar consumer good: coffee. You’ll discover how your daily cup impacts people and the planet, then take part in an interactive sorting activity that helps you apply sustainability concepts in a fun, practical way.
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IDS 150 Principles of Sustainability Video Playlist
Discover how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goals 1 and 6, play a key role in creating a more equitable and healthier world. Through a hands-on sorting activity, you will use the three pillars of sustainability to explore the challenges and possible solutions behind denim production. Join us to connect global goals with real-world choices and impacts.
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
IDS 150 Principles of Sustainability Video Playlist
TED Talk: An Indigenous Perspective on Humanity’s Survival on Earth
During this workshop, you will learn what the blue economy is and why sustainable practices matter for ocean industries. You will also dive into a role-playing activity where you take on different stakeholder perspectives to debate a proposed resort next to a coral reef.
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IDS 150 Perspectives of Sustainability Video Playlist
TED Talk: The link between climate change, health, and poverty
You will learn how cultural systems interact with environmental systems. We will continue our discussion on how the three perspectives can help us make informed decisions. We will also discuss the final project in detail.
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IDS 150 Perspectives of Sustainability Video Playlist
Explore what greenwashing is and learn the common tactics advertisers use to make products seem more sustainable than they really are. Then put your skills to the test by working through a real-world case study to identify misleading claims and uncover what’s actually sustainable.
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IDS 150 Perspectives of Sustainability Video Playlist
Article: What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
You will learn about the circular economy and how adapting its principles can help the environment. We will also be discussing the final project in depth.
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Video: Consumption and the Economy (You must be logged into your SNHU account in order to view this library resource.)
You will participate in an interactive activity to determine your carbon footprint. We will also be discussing the final project in depth.
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
IDS 150 Perspectives in Sustainability Playlist
Have you ever wanted to learn about supply chains and how adapting sustainable practices can increase profitability while saving this earth? We will discuss fair trade, supply chains, and how adapting sustainable practices can not only be good for the earth but also your wallet.
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