About this Event
Each year, millions of garments end up in landfills around the world. Now the race is on to find groundbreaking solutions to tackle these challenges at each stage of the collection, sorting and recycling process. During this event, we will hear from pioneering businesses and institutions actively working on technologies and ecosystems to solve the UK's fashion waste problem.
Agenda
- Introduction: Setting the scene with Thushara Sabreen, Innovate UK
- Keynote: A deep-dive into London's Fashion Footprint with Rachel Singer, ReLondon
- Panel discussion: How can we capture and revalue fashion waste? with Adam Mansell, UKFT | Erik Koep, Worn Again Technologies | Matt Hanrahan, Reskinned
- Roundtables: The future of innovative interventions
The event will be hosted over a light brunch, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy refreshments and engage in insightful conversations with thought-leaders.
Visitor Information
- Details for access to Spitalfields Studio will be sent nearer to the time.
Meet The Speakers
Thushara Sabreen, Innovate UK
Thushara Sabreen is an Innovation Lead for Creative Industries at Innovate UK. She plays a vital role in supporting the UK Creative Industries innovation strategy and leading multi-million-pound programs such as Creative Catalyst and Circular Fashion. With over 14 years of experience in the fashion industry, Thushara is an award-winning creative innovator, entrepreneur, co-author, and seasoned fashion tech professional. Her expertise spans from design and product development to launching ventures, having collaborated with renowned global brands and manufacturers worldwide.
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ReLondon
ReLondon is a partnership between the Mayor of London and the London boroughs dedicated to enhancing waste and resource management to establish a leading low carbon circular economy in the city. Their team offers tailored support to government, businesses, and citizens, working towards waste reduction, increased recycling, and the acceleration of London's transition to a low carbon circular economy. Established as the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) under the Greater London Authority Act 2007, ReLondon actively engages in transformative innovations, policy advocacy, and behaviour change initiatives.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Spitalfields Studio, 37 Brushfield Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00