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Textile Waste in Our Wilderness: Measuring Impact & The Journey to Build Solutions Together


Join Materevolve, Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research, and No Trace Trails for a deep dive session into microfiber pollution, textile solutions, and recent research insights on the textile industry's impact on the wilderness. Materevolve will provide an overview of the microfiber pollution issue, its impacts, key solution areas, and stress the significance of collaborative efforts with scientists. The Moore Institute and No Trace Trails team members will present an overview and initial findings from their 2023 research expedition on the Pacific Crest Trail. In conclusion, Materevolve will facilitate an interactive discussion between the No Trace Trails team and the audience to enhance our collective understanding and support collaborative solutions.

Expert Speakers:

Krystle Moody Wood - Founder & Principal at Materevolve, LLC.

Dr. Win Cowger - Research Director at the Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research

Macy Gustavus, M.S. - Co-Founder of No Trace Trails.

When: April 18, 2024

Time: 12-1pm

Where: Functional Fabric Fair, Portland.

You can find a recording of the presentation at the Functional Fair Website here.

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