Challenges, Collaboration, and Circularity

The $2.4trillion apparel industry is facing many crossroads today, including reduction of waste and responsible production of garments. In the United States, 16.9 million tons of textile waste is collected each year, with 11.2 million tons destined for landfills and 3.2 million tons incinerated. Less than 1 percent of textile waste is recycled into new materials. Learn what the non-profit group, Accelerating Circularity, is researching and how collaborators are promoting the changes needed for SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. Speakers: Karla Magruder, Founder and President, Accelerating Circularity Andrea Venier, CEO , Officina +39 Lucia Rosin, Founder, Meidea Tricia Carey, Director Global Business Development, Lenzing