Global Circular Fashion Forum

Global Circular Fashion Forum

Last week, stakeholders from across the circular value chain joined us for the Global Circular Fashion Forum: Annual Exchange on Upstream Circularity, an online event that explored critical challenges, upcoming legislation, and actionable solutions for advancing circular systems in fashion. 

In light of this, we would like to thank everyone who joined the event and extend a special thank you to our partners and esteemed panel of speakers for their invaluable contributions.

Key topics covered during the event: 

• Comprehensive insights into global policy developments, emphasising upcoming circularity legislation and its implications for industry stakeholders.

• Case studies from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, showcasing successful initiatives in textile waste management, recycling, and the implementation of circular strategies.

• Actionable strategies to overcome challenges in 2024, such as scaling textile-to-textile recycling technologies, fostering public-private partnerships, formalising the waste management sector, and addressing infrastructure gaps to improve transparency and efficiency.

• Reflections on the zeitgeist of the textile industry, exploring paradoxes like sustainability versus ultra-fast fashion and ambition versus reality, highlighting how contradictions can drive progress through innovation and resilience.

"Paradoxes can be more than obstacles; they can be the catalysts for progress. They force us to think critically, embrace complexity, and stay resilient in the face of uncertainty.” – Christiane Dolva Törnberg, Head of Innovation, Research and Demonstration, H&M Foundation – Media release