| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.95 |
| Liaison | Brandon Trelstad |
| Submission Date | May 11, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oregon State University
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Brandon
Trelstad Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability Office |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
Made possible through a 2012 OSU Student Sustainability Initiative grant, a day-long, free-admission Sustainable Textiles Symposium was offered to OSU students, OSU faculty, and community members. The goal of the Sustainable Textiles Symposium was to introduce students and others to the vast and varied world of sustainable textiles and apparel and its many innovative components, as well as to inspire future OSU graduates to be involved in transforming the face of the industry. The symposium featured seven presentations from West Coast based textile and garment companies and business involved in the manufacturing, dyeing, recycling, certification, labeling, and design of sustainable textiles and clothing; many of the companies represented have pioneered sustainable textile production, new recycling techniques, and innovative designs. A roundtable discussion with the speakers was also held to offer students and community members a chance to ask in-depth sustainability-related questions. Approximately 250 OSU students, OSU faculty, community members, and industry members attended the event.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information provided by Brigitte Cluver, School of Design & Human Environment, OSU
Information provided by Brigitte Cluver, School of Design & Human Environment, OSU
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