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The Tentative CRRA2021 Program is now available for viewing. Please note that more information will be added in the coming weeks.  All scheduling is subject to change.

Opportunities and Examples of Textile Reuse and Recycling in California

lundi 16 août 2021 à 14:30–16:00 PDT add to calendar
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PRESENTATION TOPIC

REUSE/REDUCE

Session Description

Clothing shouldn’t be disposable, but that is often how it is treated. In fact, textile waste is the 5th most common material found in California’s single-family waste stream and a costly burden on thrift stores across California and the country. Goodwill of San Francisco collects post-consumer goods, including textiles and clothing, and sees opportunities to expand sorting and grading. The California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) led a post-consumer textile waste study to characterize garments and lead workshops with clothing brands engaged in complex end-of-life solutions for textiles and clothing. Aquafil, a global nylon manufacturer is an international leader in recycling nylon 6 waste to make new products after investing time and money in California’s collection infrastructure. Outerknown is a clothing brand established by world renowned Kelly Slater selling eco-friendly clothing, including products using the ECONYL® fiber created by Aquafil, and a takeback program for their denim jeans. Each speaker will present the philosophy, challenges, and opportunities for their company related to improving textile management in California. The panel will take the audience on the journey that garments often take after residents no longer want them and how companies, like the ones featured, offer innovative approached to drive the highest and best value for the materials.

Speakers

Joanne Brasch, California Product Stewardship Council
Title

Special Project Manager

Speaker Biography

Dr. Joanne Brasch holds a PhD in Textile Economics and Environmental Analysis from the University of California, Davis. With more than 13 years of academic work experience, Dr. Brasch held lecturer and research appointments at UC Davis, CSU Sacramento, and Donghua University in Shanghai, China. She currently works at the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) to lead projects promoting a circular economy using Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). She is appointed by CalRecycle to two advisory committees for carpet and mattress recycling with the position of Vice Chair on both.

Abstract Title

Post-Consumer Textile Characterization and Program Recommendations for CA

Speaker Abstract

Clothing shouldn’t be disposable, but that is often how it is treated. In fact, textile waste is the 5th most common material found in California’s single-family waste stream and a costly burden on thrift stores of all sizes. The California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) led a post-consumer textile waste study to characterize the garments not selling in local thrift retail before being baled and sold with rag and luxury garments mixed. The results of the study indicated a high reuse potential without major modifications and some garment categories were deemed more recyclable than others.

Franco Rossi, Aquafil USA
Title

President

Speaker Biography

Franco Rossi is the president of Aquafil USA responsible for the company’s growth strategy and operations across the country. Rossi has implemented Aquafil’s innovation and circular economy strategy in the U.S., including the recent openings of Aquafil’s two carpet recycling facilities, one in Phoenix, Arizona, and one in Woodland, California, that can each process up to 36 million pounds of carpet annually which is equal to the weight of 27 Airbus A380 planes. Rossi serves on the board of the Carpet and Rug Institute, as well as on the CARE board and the California Advisory Committee to CalRecycle.

Abstract Title

Recycling Nylon into High-Fashion Garments and Accessories

Speaker Abstract

Aquafil, a global nylon manufacturer is an international leader in recycling nylon 6 waste into pure nylon 6 pellets that can be used to make new products including Speedo swimwear, Stella McCartney handbags, and nylon carpets. As a company, they invested time and money, and partnered with nonprofit groups that retrieve abandoned nylon fishing nets and bring them to Aquafil for recycling, all in an effort to clean up the ocean and recycle these waste products.

Alexis MIller, Regent Apparel
Title

General Counsel & Director of Sustainability

Speaker Biography

I am working at the intersection of law and business to find creative solutions to tackle climate change and support a century old manufacturing business. I understand that everything is connected and that we can accomplish more when we collaborate. I am excited about the circular economy.

Abstract Title

Helping Organizations Achieve Sustainability Goals through Better Textile Management

Speaker Abstract

Regent Apparel is using its 100 year history of apparel manufacturing experience to develop B2B textile solutions that support the environmental goals of tomorrow. They are incorporating recycled materials into their product line and working with both customers and suppliers to develop suitable workwear fabrics that do not rely exclusively on virgin materials. Regent is also engaged in pilot take back programs that support emerging textile recycling technologies.

Ware, Goodwill San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties
Title

Director of Donations and Aftermarket

Speaker Biography
Abstract Title

Challenges with textile sorting and opportunities for expansion

Speaker Abstract

Goodwill San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin’s guiding principle is that everybody deserves a second chance—and everybody deserves access to training, job opportunities, and support to succeed in our economy. Goodwill collects post-consumer goods, including textiles and clothing, and faces opportunities to expand sorting and grading through new technologies, job creations, and strategic collaborations.

Moderator

Joanne Brasch, California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC)
Title

Special Project Manager

Moderator Biography

Dr. Joanne Brasch holds a PhD in Textile Economics and Environmental Analysis from the University of California, Davis. With more than 13 years of academic work experience, Dr. Brasch held lecturer and research appointments at UC Davis, CSU Sacramento, and Donghua University in Shanghai, China. She currently works at the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) to lead projects promoting a circular economy using Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). She is appointed by CalRecycle to two advisory committees for carpet and mattress recycling with the position of Vice Chair on both.

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