The EU Interreg project ECHT aims to raise awareness among actors along the textile value chain that the traceability of chemicals in their products is an essential prerequisite for achieving the objectives of the Sustainable Textiles Strategy. As part of the project, roadmaps for the implementation of chemicals traceability in the industry will be developed – complemented by a policy action plan. Additionally, the results from the trainings and the insights gained in developing, testing and disseminating practical solutions will be upscaled into a Knowledge Platform to support SME´s of the textile and other sectors “beyond pure compliance” towards innovative business models.
To support these objectives, together with Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences is organising a one-day event dedicated to the different insights and findings from the project. Based on the project results from ECHT and the expert contributions, the event aims to promote an active exchange with relevant interested stakeholders from business (especially SMEs), science and authorities from the textile clothing sector and beyond.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about:
- The training schemes concept developed under the ECHT project to support companies building their capacity regarding chemicals traceability;
- The Knowledge Platform developed to support SMEs beyond compliance;
- How companies can start implementing traceability and leverage the Digital Product Passport (DPP) with presentations from experts; and
- Two major project actions during an interactive session: the Policy Action Plan and the Traceability Hub.
Additional information and registration link for the conference is available on its dedicated webpage.