Although mass manufacturing has led to increased consumption, only 1% to 2% of the textile waste stream is currently recycled. This results in a growing number of products reaching the end of life (EOL). British designer and researcher Emmeline Child has been an early adopter and pioneer in the field of upcycling materials, recognising the necessity and value of reusing this vital resource.
During the Empey Lecture in Human Ecology, Emmeline will present "Scaling Up — Navigating Redesign with UK Textile Waste Streams". In her talk, she will share her commitment to sustainable fashion practices, the challenges she has encountered, and her personal mission to identify scalable solutions.
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A pre-reception will feature Human Ecology student poster presentations and displays in the Gregory Abel Community Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to join us early to hear more about sustainable fashion research at the University of Alberta.
This lecture will be recorded and available online shortly after the event.
