On May 19, Earth.Org will be having an online conversation with Edwin Keh, the CEO of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), an organisation dedicated to the research, development and technology transfer in the fashion and textile industries. Ongoing projects include a partnership with the H&M Foundation turning old garments into brand new clothing.

In this fireside chat, we will discuss the current model in global textile and fashion manufacturing and product design, his award-winning Garment to Garment recycling system, and ways to boost sustainable innovation and solutions in the apparel industry.

🎟 Register here:

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86269250705

Date: 19 May 2022

Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm (GMT+8)

Where: Zoom Live Stream

Topics we’ll cover:

* The environmental and social impacts of the global textile and fashion manufacturing and supply chains

* HKRITA’s ongoing projects including the award-winning Garment to Garment recycling system

* The importance and ways to encourage sustainable innovation and solutions in fashion

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