The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Fashion footprint: Unraveling the environmental impact of textiles and acting against it
European Union
Fashion adds colour and life to our daily experiences. But have you ever considered the impact a single garment can have on the global environment?
This programme focuses on the environmental challenges facing the glamorous fashion industry and explores pathways to transform the textile sector into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry.
Part 1: High-level discussion
“Weaving a more sustainable future: innovations in textiles"
Part 2: Panel discussion
"The Environmental Cost of Textiles”
Discussion
- Circular economy
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Track Programme
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2025.09.22[Mon]
10:30 ～ 12:15
(Venue Open 10:00)
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- Pavilion
- Poland Pavilion
Programme details
The textile sector is a vital part of our lives. The sector is not only vital to economies and cultures, it is also a significant contributor to environmental challenges such as waste, pollution and resource depletion. This event will be an opportunity for various actors (manufacturers, policymakers, designers, sustainability advocates, etc.) to share insights about forward thinking solutions that will help reimagine the future of textiles and build a more circular sector.
Cast
Moderator
Matteo Ward
CEO and co-founder of WRÅD
Matteo Ward is CEO and co-founder of WRÅD, a design studio focused on sustainable development. WRÅD’s research and development of innovative products were awarded the Best of the Best Product Design RedDot Award and were included by Italian ADI (Associazione Disegno Industriale) in the ADI Design Index 2019.
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Speakers
Kenji Higashi
Executive Vice-President, Spiber Inc.
With a background in biotechnology, Kenji has spent over a decade bringing biomaterials innovation to life. Since 2013, he has been driving Spiber Inc.'s business development and sustainability initiatives, focusing on projects that aim to build a more circular and sustainable society. Based in France, Kenji also serves as President of Spiber's Europe branch, overseeing regional operations.
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Dounia Wone
Chief Impact Officer, Vestiaire Collective
Dounia is the Chief Impact Officer at Vestiaire Collective where she has worked for nearly 5 years.
Dounia is responsible for impact partnerships with stakeholders and externally facing company engagement, educating the public and decision-makers on circularity and how the resale platform can aid better consumption habits. She is an active speaker and panellist at the Bloomberg Green Festival and ChangeNOW industry events.
Recognition is given to Dounia for contributing to the promotion and adoption of circular business models in the luxury fashion sector.
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Maria Nikolopoulou
Member of Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform and EESC, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Maria Nikolopoulou is a member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) from the Workers' Group, representing the Spanish trade union Comisiones Obreras. She is currently one of the Vice Presidents of the NAT Bureau and member of the Steering Group of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform.
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Claire Downey
CEO, Rediscovery Centre
Claire has been an integral part of the Rediscovery Centre team since 2021 as Policy & Research Director, leading groundbreaking circular economy research and driving education initiatives in Ireland and beyond.
Appointed Chief Executive of the Rediscovery Centre in 2025, Claire brings over 20 years of experience in the sector to this role and is a dedicated advocate for circular living.
Claire sits on the National Waste Advisory Group, the National Textiles Advisory Group, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Network Platform, RREUSE network and Right to Repair campaigns. She is a fellow with the Chartered Institute of Waste Management and a board member of Green Foundation Ireland.
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Maria Vera Duran
Senior Technical Manager, EuRIC
Maria VERA DURAN joined EuRIC in July 2021. With a background in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Malaga (Spain), she previously worked as a project coordinator at the University of Malaga for nearly five years, contributing to projects on managerial excellence and internationalisation.
At EuRIC, Maria is responsible for the European Plastics Recycling Branch (EPRB), as well as for managing all technical and regulatory issues for the recycling industry, including the new Circular Economy Act.
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The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Fashion footprint: Unraveling the environmental impact of textiles and acting against it
Fashion adds colour and life to our daily experiences. But have you ever considered the impact a single garment can have on the global environment?
This programme focuses on the environmental challenges facing the glamorous fashion industry and explores pathways to transform the textile sector into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry.
Part 1: High-level discussion
“Weaving a more sustainable future: innovations in textiles"
Part 2: Panel discussion
"The Environmental Cost of Textiles”
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2025.09.22[Mon]
10:30～12:15
(Venue Open 10:00)
- Pavilion
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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