This November 1st, hosted in collaboration with Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemistry Foundation (ZDHC) and The Microfibre Consortium (TMC), we will take an intimate group of textile professionals on an experiential learning journey to explore and better understand fibre fragmentation upsteam in textile manufacturing. This program is designed specifically for delegates attending the 2024 Textile Exchange Conference in Pasadena this Fall.
To showcase and promote the latest advancements and collaborative efforts between ZDHC and TMC in reducing the formation and emission of microfibres in the textile industry, this program aims to demonstrate practical applications and effective strategies that can be adopted by industry stakeholders to mitigate environmental impact and adhere to emerging sustainability standards. Co-curated with fiber fragmentation experts from Materevolve, this experiential learning program will also highlight key research and integrated aspects of fibre fragment pollution with current brand sustainability strategies to deepen the “Case for Change”.
Beginning with a tour of a local wastewater treatment facility, we will learn about water treatment processes performed in the LA region including preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary, and disinfection-dechlorination stages. Together, as we ride to Long Beach, we will compare and contrast what we have learned about the global landscape of textile water treatment and dig deeper into the preliminary manufacturing guidelines developed by ZDHC and TMC.
Upon arrival in Long Beach, we will have a lively catered working lunch near the beach. After lunch, attendees will get the opportunity to tour and get hands-on experience with the leading plastic pollution lab Moore Institute of Plastic Pollution Research (MIPPR). Following the lab tours at MIPPR, we will head back to the Pasadena Convention Center with plenty of time for networking on board our bus charter and building key takeaways to address fibre fragmentation together.
If you are interested in joining this tour, you will need to sign up through the Textile Exchange website.