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.
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