Join Ely at Pratt's CSCS Sustainability Crash Course on Saturday, March 24th, from 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM for Session 5:

Field notes: The Global Organic Textile Standard and Sustainability

Ely Battalen - Sustainability Consultant and Educator

The fashion industry is considered by the UN Conference on Trade and Development to be the second most polluting industry in the world. The Global Organic Textile Standard is a direct climate action tool. In our discussion, we will unpack both the environmental and social components of the Standard, drawing from direct field experience with the cotton gins, dye houses, cut and sew facilities, spinners, weavers, marketers, brands and labels.