WOVEN: MICROFIBER SERIES
Building a Roadmap to Reduce Microfiber Pollution
Microfiber pollution is an urgent and widespread issue facing both environmental and human health. Yet, gaps in science and research, and hurdles to implement known solutions still exist. The WOVEN Symposium Series brings together the best minds across industries – from science to supply chain, materials design to filtration technology, research to reuse – to develop a collective vision for reducing microfiber pollution from textiles.
The current state of scattershot solutions can’t keep pace with the growing problem – but together, we can unlock, and expedite, a collective vision – a Roadmap to Reduce Microfiber Pollution.
WOVEN: NORTH AMERICA
Join hosts The 5 Gyres Institute and HATCH for a transformational two days of learning, leadership, and cross-sector networking in Los Angeles, California. Together we will lay the groundwork for collective action – that companies, communities, policymakers, and citizens can look to for microfiber pollution solutions up- and downstream.
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Monday, June 17 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
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Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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The WOVEN Symposium Series brings together the best minds across industries – from science to supply chain, materials design to filtration technology, research to reuse – to develop a collective vision for reducing microfiber pollution. Our current state of scattershot solutions cannot keep pace with the growing problem, but together, we can unlock a collective vision – a Roadmap to Reduce Microfiber Pollution.
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Unpack the existing science and research;
Discuss advances in technology (materials, filtration, etc.);
Weave together ongoing efforts around the world;
Share best practices across industry;
Identify challenges within existing frameworks, industries, and society;
Create a community of like-minded leaders across the textiles sector; and
Draft a framework that brings shared solutions across industry – building upon the Microfiber Action Roadmap of 2018
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is the most convenient airport for attendees flying in, and it is just five minutes to Otis College of Art and Design, where the symposium will take place.
A room block has been reserved at Hotel June at a discounted rate of $199/night for June 16-18. Book through this link to secure the discounted rate. If you would like to add additional nights to your stay, please contact Justine Okajima with Hotel June.
Programming, speakers, and more details will be added soon!
The WOVEN Symposium Series
January 2024: WOVEN United Kingdom
The inaugural event in Manchester uncovered innovative new research on textile construction and shedding rates, new technologies for filtration, and research on microfiber effects. Participants identified actionable steps that will lay the foundation for upcoming events.
June 17-18, 2024: WOVEN North America
Fall 2024: WOVEN Australia
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