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Microplastics have a negative impact on lake ecosystems and their biodiversity
Outdoor textiles are a factor: they release the small plastic particles into the environment
As part of the EU LIFE Blue Lakes project, the Global Nature Fund is discussing ways to reduce microplastic pollution
Interested parties can now register for the
Round table “Microplastics in outdoor textiles“:
When? Friday, October 21, 2022, 09:00 -11:00 a.m.
Where? Online via ZOOM
The event will focus on practical examples and recommendations for action for companies looking for solutions to the microplastics problem in the textile industry. Participation is free of charge. You will receive the dial-in link by e-mail after registration. Please send an informal registration by e-mail to Leonie Boddenberg: boddenberg@globalnature.org
Program
- 09:00 Welcome and introduction: Udo Gattenlöhner, Global Nature Fund
- Fact Sheet Leonie Boddenberg, Global Nature Fund
- Microplastics and the textile industry: A brief overview Bettina Faust, Global Nature Fund
- 09:20 Expert contributions – short highlights (approx. 5 – 7′ each)
- Marie Luisa Roos, Salewa Germany (Oberalp Group)
- Robert Klauer, Vaude GmbH & Co. KG
- Gerd Bittl-Fröhlich, Sportsella
- Nicole Hühn, Sympatex Technology GmbH
- Oliver Spies, Langbrett GmbHLena Hoffmann,
- bleed clothing GmbH10:20 Exchange,
- Discussion,
- Conclusion,
- next steps: All
- Summary and outlook: Global Nature Fund
- approx. 11.00 End of the event
Background
Microplastics have a negative impact on lake ecosystems and their biodiversity. For this reason, the Global Nature Fund and the Lake Constance Foundation have launched the EU-LIFE project “Blue Lakes” in collaboration with the Chiemsee Nature Guides and five Italian partner organizations. In addition to an information campaign for consumers and the development of efficient filter technologies in wastewater treatment plants as well as a standard protocol for sampling and analyzing microplastic residues, dialogue with companies is also part of the project.
Learn more about LIFE Blue Lakes
Contact us
Global Nature Fund (GNF)
International Foundation for Environment and Nature
Udo Gattenlöhner, Managing Director
Fritz-Reichle-Ring 4
78315 Radolfzell, Germany
Phone +49 7732 9995 80
Email: gattenloehner@globalnature.org