As part of London Climate Action Week, join us for this online event exploring fashion's impact on climate change and the environment. Presenting the challenges and opportunities that come from tackling it.
"As one of the world’s most iconic trend-setting fashion capitals, London has the opportunity to be a global exemplar for circular fashion and textiles and deliver action to reduce the city’s textiles-related environmental footprint and support a just transition towards a zero-waste and low carbon fashion industry." - ReLondon.
We'll be joined by:
Panelists:
- Nishant Parekh, Co-founder of KAPDAA (a Kingston based business that developed an innovative technology for recycling of garments).
- Prof Virginia Grose, Interim Head of School of Arts, University of Westminster (and Kingston resident).
- Prof Vasileion Argyriou, Computing Department, KU (developed the innovative AI technology for KAPDAA together with other product design experts).
- Dr Lynn Wilson FRSA, Adam Smith Research Fellow, Circular Economy, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.
- Councillor Ian Manders, Portfolio Holder for Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning Policy
The discussion will be facilitated by Forbes Low, CEO, Kingston Chamber of Commerce
The event is free to attend and a link to join will be sent to you in the near future.
