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EDANA Sustainability Forum 2024: Driving innovation and circular solutions in the nonwovens industry

EDANA is excited to announce the EDANA Sustainability Forum 2024, a premier event that will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of sustainability in the nonwovens sector.
© 2024 EDANA
© 2024 EDANA


EDANA, the leading global association for the nonwovens and related industries, is excited to announce the EDANA Sustainability Forum 2024, a premier event that will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of sustainability in the nonwovens sector.

This highly anticipated forum, taking place at the prestigious Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels, is designed to address critical topics surrounding sustainability, from circular economy innovations to responsible production practices. It promises to deliver actionable insights and foster collaboration across the nonwovens value chain.

The EDANA Sustainability Forum evolved from EDANA’s Circular Nonwovens Forum and is set to cover all major sustainability topics relevant to the nonwovens industry, including circularity, the bioeconomy, consumer expectations, and natural raw materials.

The three-day event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive roundtables, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Sessions will address topics such as:

• How the EU Green Legislation will Shape the Nonwovens Industry

• Navigating Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility in the Nonwovens Industry

• How to Measure your Sustainability Performance

• Unveiling the Future: Advancements in Durable Nonwovens for Sustainable Solutions

• How to Make Trustworthy Environmental Claims

• Fit for a Circular Economy: The Challenges and Opportunities of the Medical Nonwovens Industry

Why Attend?

The EDANA Sustainability Forum offers unparalleled opportunities to:

• Network: Connect with key players in the nonwovens and sustainability sectors.

• Learn: Gain insights from industry pioneers and policy influencers.

• Collaborate: Discover new partners and explore opportunities for advancing sustainability.

Key highlights:

- ???? When? November 5-7, 2024

- ???? Where? KBR - The Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels

- ?? Registration? Register here:

https://edana.idloom.events/sustainability-week-2024/register




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