The Closing the Loop – Transitions Lab (TLab) is a 4 sessions training program aimed at professionals and entrepreneurs working in the textile and fashion industry. The program has been developed within the European funded project Transitions that aims to support companies, universities and vocational training in transitioning towards sustainability and digitalization in the textile and fashion sectors.
Join the Closing the Loop conference showcases innovative industries at the forefront of waste reduction, post-use materials, advanced sorting technologies, and extending the lifecycle of textiles. The Closing the Loop TLab aims to raise awareness about the current textile waste landscape, present state of art technologies and strategies for waste management and provide case studies on circular economy practices. The event will conclude with a networking session aimed at fostering collaboration between professionals, academia, and industry stakeholders.
Agenda
May 9th, Conference
9:30-9:45 Closing the Loop: Presentation: Marina Castan, ELISAVA
9:45-10:15 Traceability from the origin: Pepe Costa, RETEXCYCLE
10:15-10:45 Advanced Sorting Technologies: Silvia Gregorini, PICVISA
10:45-11:15 From waste to product: Esther Alcaraz & Georgina Fabregat, FITEX
11:15-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-12:00 Social and solidary waste management: Eva Ventura, SOLIDANÇA
12:00-12:30 From waste to dye: Michela Masiero, OFFICINA 39
12:30-13:00 The importance of life cycle vision: Elena Badia, INÈDIT
13:00-13:30 Round table
May 16th, Training
10:00-11:00 Systemic Design: Marion Real, IAAC
11:00-12:00 Life Cycle Assessment: Elena Badia, INÈDIT
12:00-12:15 Coffee break
12:15-13:00 Loopholes Toolkit – intro & mapping
13:00-14:00 Loopholes Toolkit – groups
May 23rd, Training
10:00-11:00 Visit Reimagine Textiles
11:00-12:00 Business Models for Sustainable Fashion: Emma Feriche
12:00-12:15 Coffee break
12:15-13:30 Loopholes Toolkit – From preselectes cards to value proposition
13:30-14:00 Next steps and networking
May 30th, Training
9:30-11:30 From Loopholes to Value Proposition – Pitch preparation
11:30-11:45 Coffee break
11:45-12:15 Waste reduction: Núria Nubiola, BACK TO ECO
12:15-12:45 Introduction into sustainable regulations and traceability: David García, MODACC
12:45-13:15 Final presentations of participants and industry
13:15-13:30 Conclusions and feedback
