From Runway to Rubbish - 18 September 2026

From Runway to Rubbish: Fashion’s Waste Trail

We’re excited to announce the speakers joining the Global Green Action Week Knowledge Exchange webinar.

Sijabuliso Nyathi – SAFCEI FLEAT, Zimbabwe How materials that might otherwise be considered waste can be turned into fashion and new livelihood opportunities for rural communities.

Eva Vollmer – Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, Sweden How clothes swapping, sharing and education can help people consume less and extend the life of clothing.

Lara Taylor – Mycelium Media Colab, South Africa How repair and upcycling can bring people together, build skills and create connections across communities.

Kweyn Tagaduar – EcoWaste Coalition, Philippines Where textile waste ends up and their work engaging decision-makers to push for policies that protect workers and the environment.

🎙️ Moderated by Eberechukwu Okey-Onyema – HELWEI, Nigeria

📅 Friday 18 September ⏰ 12:30 UTC 🌱 Open to everyone

👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/It86lR1yTa6DVgjQH060CA#/registration