Audience:
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Description:
Fibre fragmentation (also known as microfibre pollution) is an increasing nature and biodiversity risk for the fashion and textiles industry. Fibre fragmentation contributes to environmental pollution, biodiversity loss and has potential human health impacts, it is also gaining growing scrutiny from policymakers, NGOs, and investors.
This member-only briefing will explore fibre fragments not just as a water issue, but as a systemic nature challenge that requires shared responsibility and coordinated action across the value chain.
Designed for brands, manufacturers, and suppliers, the session moves beyond awareness to focus on practical, data-led solutions that businesses can begin implementing now.
The briefing will cover:
- What microfibres and fibre fragments are, and how they are released across the product lifecycle.
- Why both synthetic and natural fibre fragments matter.
- Environmental, biodiversity and climate impacts linked to fibre fragmentation.
- Why fibre fragments should be treated as a nature and biodiversity issue, not solely a wastewater concern.
- How measurement, data and collaboration can drive meaningful progress.
- Practical actions, tools and “easy wins” businesses can implement in the short to medium term.
- The Microfibre 2030 Commitment and how organisations can engage at different stages of maturity.
The session will support businesses in embedding fibre fragmentation into sustainability strategies, product decision-making, supplier engagement, and nature risk management.
Call information will be provided in the "Important Event Information" section of your registration confirmation.
NOTE: All calls are in eastern standard time.
Contact:
Chelsea Murtha