Experts in the textile industry will discuss the devastating environmental and social impacts resulting from the dyeing of cotton at a webinar on Sustainability in Cotton Dyeing.
It will take place on October 30.
Discussions will cover: toxic chemicals used in the process, water pollution resulting from toxic discharge, excessive water and energy use, and the effects on local communities.
The webinar will also address how progress is being made to clean up the industry and present tools and resources that can be used to achieve sustainability in cotton dyeing.
Presented by:
Charline Ducas - Sustainable Materials Specialist, Textile Exchange
Michael Harari - President, ColorZen
Tony M Leonard - Technical Director, ColorZen
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Textile Exchange (formerly known as Organic Exchange) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 2002. We operate internationally and are committed to the responsible expansion of textile sustainability across the global textile value chain.
ColorZen technology is a revolutionary pre-treatment of cotton fiber that makes the dyeing process both efficient and environmentally friendly.
Source:
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=117437
