[OKRA] Extending the Life Cycle of Textiles - Forum Series

[Ellen Bussert]

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Everyday clothes are thrown out and end up in the landfill. Fast Fashion is
increasing the amount of clothes that are no longer wanted or even
wearable.  Let's start exploring ways we can deal with textiles and waste.
The Northeast Recycling Council is sponsoring a forum on this topic.
Please pass this along to anyone you know who may be interested.

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*Extending the Life Cycle of Textiles*

*Forum Series*

*September 10 - 18, 2024*

*Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET*



Through a mix of lighting talks, group exercises, Q&A discussion, and case
studies, this forum series will explore how local communities, states,
countries, corporations, and technologies can work together to power
solutions for reducing textile waste and promoting sustainable practices in
the industry.

Register
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*Forum Sessions*

*Members:* Free

*Non-Members:* $15 per forum or $50 for all four

*Community Planning*

*Tuesday, September 10th | 2:00 – 4:00 pm*

Investigate how community planning and local initiatives can drive
significant changes in textile waste management.

*Policy Landscape *

*Wednesday, September 11th | 2:00 – 4:00 pm*

Examine the impact of state and national policies on sustainable textile
management, including regulatory incentives and preferred methods for
educational messaging.

*Corporate Strategy: A Case Study*

*Tuesday, September 17th | 2:00 – 4:00 pm*

Explore examples of how companies can implement sustainable materials
management within their textile operations and corporate strategy.

*Technological Innovation*

*Wednesday, September 18th | 2:00 – 4:00 pm*

Delve into the latest technological advancements in textile production and
recycling to better understand the role innovation plays in creating a
closed loop system.


*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission Statement*

NERC works to minimize waste, conserve natural resources, and advance a
sustainable economy through facilitated collaboration and action. We are
dedicated to representing our diverse world while fostering equitable
access to effective sustainable materials management. We are committed to
building a culture based on the values of equity, respect, accountability,
and trust rooted in our organizational decision-making, programs and
operations, and the communities we serve.
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