

Panel: Microplastic & Sustainable Textiles
JOIN FABSCRAP'S 1ST PANEL!
Learn, analyze, and engage with our panel of experts as we explore the complex intersection of sustainable textiles and microplastics.
MEET THE PANELISTS:
Laura Sansone - New York Textile Lab, Carbon Farm Network, Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership, & Parsons School of Design
Yoni Ronn - Founder & CEO, Moby
Mary Bemis - Founder, Reprise Activewear
(Moderator) Rachel Ceruti - Director of Partnerships, Outreach, and Education, FABSCRAP
What to Expect:
Sustainable Fabric Insights: Gain better understanding of sustainable fiber production and how microplastics enter the environment.
Industry Knowledge: Learn and analyze insider perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the textile industry.
Reduce Textile Waste: Learn practical steps to cut textile waste through personal habits, community efforts, and supporting impactful companies.
This quarter’s theme, fabric, will spotlight sustainable fiber and fabric production, fiber recycling, and the prevalence of microplastics throughout the industry. Guided by our role as a leading resource for a growing community, we aim to pull back the curtain on often-overlooked aspects of the textile industry.
By featuring experts and industry insiders, our 2025 panel series seeks to connect New Yorkers with the companies and changemakers driving progress. Through thoughtful discussions and impactful questions, panelists will share the work they are doing to address textile waste and offer ways for attendees to get involved.
Run of Show
6:00 ~ Arrive, check in
6:15 - 7:15 ~ Panel
7:15 - 7:45 ~ Q&A
7:45 - 8:00 ~ Mingle
8:00 ~ End