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ASHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL, GLASGOW

Ashton Sewing Solutions

Following COP26 in 2021 in Glasgow, we decided Ashton Sewing Solutions’ purpose was to help the environment. In line with UN Global Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, we identified single-use items that we could replace with reusable alternatives to reduce waste. In previous years, we created Dry Erase Wipers replacing paper towels as whiteboard erasers and The Good Pad, a reusable version of cotton pads.

We have benefitted from this work by learning to use sewing machines properly and safely. We really

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