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    Threading up Europe's textile circularity

    Bruxelles, Belgique

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    The event agenda outlines a conference on the circular economy of textiles in Europe, held at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels. It includes presentations and panels on the competitiveness of the textile industry, sorting and recycling, as well as the trade of second-hand textiles. Speakers include experts from the European Commission, businesses, and environmental organizations.

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    Dates
    Le 27 mars 2025 de 12:00 à 18:30
    Location
    Stanhope Hotel Brussels by Thon Hotels, Rue du Commerce, Bruxelles, Belgique
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    Event details

    The event agenda titled "EuRIC Events Agendas" outlines the schedule of a conference on textiles and the circular economy in Europe, taking place at the Stanhope Hotel, Brussels. The event begins with registration and a light lunch from 12:00 to 13:00, followed by a series of presentations and discussions.

    Detailed Program:

    13:00 - 13:15 | Opening and Presentation of the EuRIC Textiles Manifesto Speaker: Mariska Boe, President of EuRIC Textiles.

    13:15 - 13:35 | Keynote Speech and Q&A Topic: The Competitiveness of the European Textile Industry in the Circular Economy of 2030. Speaker: Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General, DG ENV, European Commission (TBC).

    13:35 - 14:50 | Panel Discussion I and Q&A Topic: Bridging Europe’s Circular Textile Vision with Economic Realities. Moderator: Mariska Boer. Speakers:

    • Lars Fogh Mortensen, Circular Economy Expert, European Environment Agency (EEA).

    • Rasmus Nordqvist, MEP, Greens/EFA Group, Denmark.

    • Jana Hrčková, EU Public Policy Manager, Decathlon.

    • Bertram Wevers, Managing Director, Frankenhuis.

    14:50 - 15:10 | Coffee Break

    15:10 - 15:25 | Presentation Topic: Textile Sorting and Recycling and Digital Product Passport. Speaker: Debbie Shakespeare, Senior Director at Avery Dennison.

    15:25 - 15:40 | Presentation Topic: Circularity Project and Used Textile Trade - UNEP. Speaker: Beatriz Fernandez, Programme Manager, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

    15:40 - 16:55 | Panel Discussion II and Q&A Topic: Unlocking Global Trade – How Can Europe Boost the Trade of Used Textiles and Recycling? Moderator: Alan Wheeler, CEO, Textile Recycling Association. Speakers:

    • Mustafa Sattar, CEO, Retex Global (Pvt) Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan.

    • Ana Rodes (PhD), Sustainability Manager, Recover.

    • Karolina D’Cunha, Deputy Head of Unit "From Waste to Resources", DG ENV, European Commission (TBC).

    • Dr. Hannah Parris, Research Associate, University of Cambridge.

    • Martin Boeschen, President of the Textile Division, Bureau of International Recycling (BIR).

    16:55 - 17:00 | Closing Remarks

    17:00 - 18:00 | Networking Cocktail

    The event highlights strategic discussions on the transition to a circular economy in the textile sector, featuring experts, representatives from European institutions, academics, and key industry players.

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