Programme on Wednesday, 11.01.

Foyer 5.1/6.1

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Sustainability from a home textile perspective

Sustainability and Ethics

Sustainability and ethics are becoming increasingly important topics. For many companies, using ecologically sustainable materials and basing their production on ethically sound standards is a matter of course. Independent NGOs, associations and companies provide an overview of available sustainable materials and their characteristics. In addition, they explain the features of a transparent supply chain and how society’s awareness is influenced by consumer behaviour.  

1:00 p.m.
„A Review of the market developments and trends in sustainable textiles”
Charline Ducas, Sustainable Materials Specialist, Textile Exchange

1:45 p.m.
„Global Organic Textile Standard – Ecology & Social Responsibility”
Claudia Kersten, Marketing coordinator, International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

2:30 p.m.
"Addressing the misconception that wool is an allergen”
Dr. Paul Swan, Group Manager, Market Intelligence and Reporting, Australian Wool Innovation Limited

3:15 p.m.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" – Leaving the Black Box. On responsibility in the textile chain.
Benjamin Itter, Founder and shareholder, Lebenskleidung/Berlin

4:00 p.m.
“Sustainable consumption and consumer power in the time of the social web”
Christoph Harrach,Founder and managing director, KarmaKonsum – Trendscouting, Networking and Consulting for a NEW SPIRIT in Business

4:45 p.m.
Panel discussion
Moderation: Ingrid Grimm