Join us as we explore how this United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project (EUR 8.8 m+) project is implementing reductions in use, releases, and exposure to chemicals of concern (CoCs) including POPs/PFAS in the textiles sector in selected countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Viet Nam).
This session is essential for manufacturers, brands, retailers, industry associations, and consultants seeking actionable knowledge and collaborative approaches for achieving PFAS-free supply chains.
Agenda:
- Overview of the chemical management challenges and progress of in textiles.
- Overview of the UNEP-GEF project's objectives, scope and activities for reducing chemicals of concern, including POPs/PFAS
- Latest developments and practical approaches in PFAS substitution.
- The innovation ecosystem being fostered to identify and validate safer alternatives.
- UNEP’s Global Framework for scaling up PFAS elimination efforts across the industry.
Speakers:
- Ms Yiliqi Yiliqi - Scientist & Senior Manager, Environmental Health (Natural Resources Defense Council)
- Ms Maria Hughes - Associate Program Management Officer (UNEP Textiles Initiative)
- Dr. Siva Pariti - Chief Impact Officer, Bluwin
- Pro. Dr. Dr. Vania Zuin Zeidler, Institute of Sustainable Chemistry, Leuphana University
- Mr. Rakesh Vazirani, Director – Decarbonization & Cleaner Production at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services
