THE SUSTAINABLE FASHION AND TEXTILES WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
Drive sustainability in fashion
H A V E Y O U H E A R D
More than 8,000 chemicals are used to make your clothing
Almost 70% of clothing workers worldwide are women
US consumers spent $500 billion on sustainable products in 2008
25% of the world's pesticides are used to grow non-organic cotton
Today America is the largest exporter of cotton in the world
W A N T T O K N O W M O R E
The Sustainable Fashion & Textile workshops are curated, easy to understand and interactive presentations on sustainability. Held nationwide in creative settings such as the Pratt Institute, the workshops engage audiences in the important facts about sustainable fashion and textiles to drive positive change in the industry.
E V E N T F E E D B A C K
"I thought that the event was great, very enlightening."
"The workshop was eye-opening."
"The talk we all had was informative and exciting."
D U R IN G T H E E V E N T Y O U R E C E I V E
In-depth review of current practices and innovations
Clarity around the various sustainability claims being made by companies
Resources to take home and learn more about sustainable fashion
Understanding of new career opportunities and personal development
S C H E D U L E
5:30 - 6:00 = Kick Off and Networking
6:00 - 6:45 = The Current State of Fashion
6:45 - 7:00 = Your Questions
7:00 - 7:45 = Innovations and Opportunities
7:45 - 8:00 = Your Questions
Tickets will move fast - so don't delay!
A special thanks to the Pratt Design Incubator
The Pratt Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation is a vibrant and energetic group of creative professionals working to link sustainability to enterprise. It provides a place for designers, artists and architects to actively participate in world changing projects and become a part of a growing network of people who share a common belief – that economic sustainability must also account for our world’s environmental and social well being.
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