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Cellulose Fibre and Sustainable Textiles

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The textile industry is experiencing a shift towards sustainability, driven by environmental concerns and increasing consumer demand for more ethical and eco-friendly products. The transitioning to a circular economy is crucial for addressing textile waste.
 
 The Cellulose Fibre and Sustainable Textiles webinar is an exciting event aimed to discuss market trends, latest legislation, material innovations, scale circularity, share best practises and new recycling technologies in the textile industry. 

Tickets are just €249 + VAT but places are limited, so we advise booking as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

Time: 13:00 - 17:00

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EVENT OVERVIEW

2025 Speakers

More to be announced....

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2025 Agenda

13:00 Opening announcement

Moderator: George Kellie, Director, Kellie Solutions 

13:10 Textiles extended producer responsibility (EPR) compliance management strategies for organisations 

Cecilia Dowd, EPR Regulatory Expert, EARN Elektroaltgeräte Service GmbH 

13:30 Recent developments and what are the obstacles in upscaling circular business models. 

Eric van Der Weerd, CEO, SaXcel

13:50 Hemp textile production in Poland 

 Maciej Kowalski, CEO, Kombinat Konopny

14:10 Towards sustainable textiles : Development and characterisation of lyocell nonwovens modified with lignins 

Marta Teixeira, Researcher, CITEVE 

14:30 Development of cotton polyester textile recycling with quality and high material recovery 

Dr. Marjo Määttänen, and Prof. Ali Harlin, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. 

14:50 Networking break 

15:10 Fossil-free, home compostable and plastic-free nonwovens by using biobased binders from food side streams 

Mårten Hellberg, CEO, OrganoClick AB

15:30 Potential of hemp fibres in the development of the bioeconomy 

Hanka Gabrielová, CEO, Hempoint 

15:50 Policy – what is needed now and in the future to deliver a circular textiles economy. 

Alan Wheeler, CEO, Textile Recycling Association 

16:10 Carded-pulp hydrofine: a sustainable cost-effective solution for single-use products

Keren Shabtai, Ph.D., Corporate R&D and Innovation Leader, Albaad 

16:30 Speaker slot 

16:50 Moderators closing remarks and end of webinar 

Download Agenda:
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Why should you attend:

•            Learn about latest market trends and developments in the textile industry. 
•            Hear about latest changes in EU waste legislation and what it means for the textile industry
•            Learn about the key barriers to scaling circularity and potential solutions
•            Hear about latest innovations in cellulose fibre and recycling technologies
•            Discover how these innovations are driving next generation sustainable solutions
•            Hear from leading key industry experts and academics as they share their knowledge and discuss and debate new ideas, case studies and trends in the textile industry