Grade 6-8, 9-12, Higher Education
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On-Demand Webinar

How is Frugal Minimalism Related to Economics?

Time: 60 mins,
Updated: September 16 2026,
Presenter: Cindy Fitzthum

Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • use frugal minimalism to explore consumer demand and behavior.
  • explore the idea of a circular economy that emphasizes sustainability.

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Description

What is frugal minimalism and how is it connect to economics? Explore how this is driving the circular economy and consumer behavior. This session will focus on key economic terms such as consumption, debt and savings. Teachers will investigate how they can connect this back into their traditional economic classrooms.