Innovative Pedagogical Practices Through the Development and Design of EFL Teaching Materials Tailored to Sustainability Through AI in the Digital Revolution

Industry 6.0 is more than just factory automation, representing a comprehensive transformation through the seamless integration of advanced technologies. The overhaul aims to improve decision-making, productivity, and customisation while aligning with environmentally friendly practices, especially “Green Horizon”. By incorporating environmentally friendly technologies into the industry 6.0 framework, a balance between industrial innovation and sustainability can be achieved. The integration of smart technologies in Industry 6.0 is also influencing education, reshaping learning through AIEd-based advanced technologies. This research explores innovative approaches to incorporating environmentally friendly practices into EFL language teaching materials, utilising the digital tools ChatGPT and Tutor Lily for a more environmentally friendly learning environment. Using a survey method with a quantitative approach analysed via SPSS, this research involved 213 students in the 2023 academic year, with a random sample of 99  students. The results show students’ positive response to teaching materials that link transformation with Green Horizon principles, fostering environmentally conscious learning behaviour. Recommendations cover topics such as environmental language learning relationships, green technology in EFL, language activities for environmental awareness, literacy, and inspiring student activism for a sustainable future. Although there is a positive relationship between environmentally friendly English language materials and behaviour, the small coefficient indicates a subtle impact or influence of other unknown factors. In summary, further investigation and refinement of instructional materials may be necessary to improve predictive capabilities regarding variations in Eco-Friendly English Materials.