Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. Lesson Plan Challenge 4
Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. Challenge 4 Reducing Our Ecological footprint through responsibility and consumer engagement Lesson Plan Equipment Target Group Goal Projector (optional), computer, internet connection Students in vocational training programs in finance and administration guided by their trainers Create actionable solutions that reduce the restaurant industry’s ecological footprint by eliminating single-use plastics, fostering sustainability, and engaging customers responsibly. Description Reducing ecological impact is fundamental to advancing the circular economy. This challenge encourages students to devise solutions to eliminate single-use plastics, enhance sustainable practices, and design a framework for a greener restaurant model. By engaging customers and promoting environmental responsibility, students will explore actionable strategies for the restaurant industry to meaningfully lower its ecological footprint. Learning Objectives Expected outcomes 1. Study the practices of a “zero waste” restaurant through a case study, as a basis for evaluating and improving GreenBite’s sustainability efforts. 2. Analyze GreenBite’s value chain to identify critical stages contributing to environmental degradation and develop targeted strategies to reduce food waste by 20% and decrease the use of single-use plastics by 50%. 3. Evaluate social responsibility practices within GreenBite to identify opportunities for improvement in ethical sourcing and labor conditions, and to design an awareness campaign that engages consumers in the transition towards a circular economy. 4.Design a customer engagement strategy that encourages active participation in GreenBite’s sustainability initiatives, including educational programs and incentives for the adoption of green habits. 4. Develop innovative solutions to integrate circular economy principles into GreenBite’s operations, focusing on minimizing waste and maximizing resource reuse at all stages of the value chain. 1. Identify key environmental impacts and solutions for GreenBite operations. 2. Promote ethical and sustainable business practices that generate a positive impact on society and the environment (CSR). 3. Empower consumers to make sustainable choices through ethical and transparent practices. Competences C1-Apply corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical criteria in business actions and decisions, footprint Classroom Setting Students can work in pairs, groups, or individually. Prior Knowledge Required Challenge 1 completed.
Lesson Plan | 3 Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. Learning Activities Overview No.1 / Discussing the environmental impact of restaurants Objective Duration Training Method Equipment Needed Understand GreenBite’s sustainability approach and its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint through circular economy and CSR principles. 45 mins Exercise - Individually Computer, Internet connection, Projector (optional) Learning Resources or/and Assignments Students can read Assignment 1 individually. At the end of the assignment, there are a few questions for discussion. Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Use of EcoAI tool Consider using the EcoAi Assistant to add supplementary comments or questions to the environmental footprint in the restaurant buisness model. No.2 / Learning and discussing about the importance of a real-world zerowaste restaurant model Objective Duration Training Method Equipment Needed Analyze a real-world zero-waste restaurant model to gain insights into effective waste management, sustainable supply chain practices, and strategies for engaging customers in sustainability. 3 hours Exercise - Group or Individually Computer, Internet connection, Projector (optional) Learning Resources or/and Assignments After reading the listed Materials for this activity, students can discuss the questions outlined in Activity 2.
Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. Challenge 4 Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Use of EcoAI tool Consider using the EcoAi Assistant to add supplementary comments or questions to the zero-waste restaurant buisness model. No.3 / Analysis and resolution of the Case Study GreenBite Objective Duration Training Method Equipment Needed Identify key environmental impacts in GreenBite’s value chain, evaluate current CSR practices, and uncover opportunities for circular solutions, ethical sourcing, and community engagement. 6 hours Exercise - Group or Individually Computer, Internet connection Learning Resources or/and Assignments After reading the listed Materials for this activity, students can resolve and discuss the Assignment 3. Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Use of EcoAI tool Utilize the EcoAi tool to provide more especification details : A1: Analyze GreenBite’s value chain to identify critical stages that contribute significantly to environmental degradation, facilitating the development of targeted sustainability strategies. A2: Evaluate social responsibility practices within GreenBite’s operations to uncover opportunities to improve ethical sourcing, labor conditions and community engagement initiatives. A3:Identify at least three areas where the company can apply circular solutions and improve its CSR.
Lesson Plan | 5 Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. No.4 / Developing a plan to implement a Zero Waste and Plastic Free program for GreenBite Objective Duration Training Method Equipment Needed Develop and implement a comprehensive Zero Waste and Plastic Free program aimed at reducing food waste by 20% and singleuse plastics by 50%, focusing on customer awareness and sustainable practices. 8 hours Exercise - Group or Individually Computer, Internet connection Learning Resources or/and Assignments Students are required to develop and present a comprehensive action plan as the final component of the case study, which will also serve as Assignment 4. There are two optional goals. Students need to choose one of this goals for their action plan. Then they will present their results, using the resources provided in the Materials section for this Assignment 4. We suggest to use the template (Project Template) provided in the Material List. Students will need to use the data of Activiy 3 Material 1 Reading and Activiy 3 Material 2 Reading. Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Use of EcoAI tool Utilize the EcoAI Assistant to assist students in identifying the necessary changesfor a zero waste or plastic free program. No.5 / Discussing on the role of consumers in sustainability Objective Duration Training Method Equipment Needed Reflect on the influence of consumer choices and measure the environmental impact of the individuals’ lifestyle. 2 hours Exercise - Group or Individually Computer, Internet connection
Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. Challenge 4 Learning Resources or/and Assignments Students are engaged to use the Ecological Footprint Calculator. This interactive tool helps individuals measure the environmental impact of their lifestyle. After playing with this tool, student can discuss questions in Assignment 5. Mandatory / Optional Mandatory / Optional Use of EcoAI tool Utilize the EcoAi Assistant to provide the questions for the debate: What are the responsibilities of consumers and the company in reducing the ecological footprint? How can joint actions between the company and customers accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy? No.6 / Self-assessment Objective Duration Training Method Equipment Needed Evaluation of the learning process 15 mins Individually Computer, Internet connection Mandatory / Optional Mandatory 20 hours TOTAL DURATION
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