ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme

👋 Meet our most recent member of the Competence Centre, Jaswant Singh, Air Technical Manager! He’s excited to join ZDHC as he feels ZDHC is purpose-driven, saving mankind and mother nature from hazardous chemicals and giving him a feeling of being an Earth Warrior. 🌍 ‘Good ideas click in the brain and then vanish, so write them down whenever it comes to your brain.’ 💡 Jaswant’s favourite ZDHC guidelines is ZDHC CMS TIG as he worked implementing this when he worked for suppliers. When Jaswant is not working hard at ZDHC he loves cycling and enjoys spending time with his children! 😃

Need a quick overview of our technical documents? We are pleased to announce the development of a series of ‘Quick Reference Guides!’ These guides will distil key information from the respective technical document to create a high-level overview, in a more reader-friendly format. 🚀The first in the series - ‘Responsible Solvents Approach Quick Reference Guide!’ Big thanks to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the FABRIC Asia II project for their support in this initiative. Click the link to read more - https://lnkd.in/em8sJnwV #roadmaptozeroprogramme #sustainablemanagement #quickreferenceguide

👋 Meet Dr. Smita Honade Bait, our Fibres and Material Technical Manager. Smita’s favourite part about working for ZDHC is that the guidelines developed assist the fashion industry in its sustainability journey. Including, using safe input chemicals, and materials to produce safe products, ensuring clean output, and minimising harm to life and the environment. Carve your own shape, no hand but your own can shape the path ahead. Smita’s first task at ZDHC was to support the implementation of the MMFC Guidelines, delving deep into understanding all the critical aspects. As a result, the MMCF Guidelines and Modules are her favourites. However, Smita also enjoys working on new guidelines and exploring the chemical management aspects of various other fibre manufacturing and related processes, such as recycled polyester, and pulp manufacturing. Smita loves art and crafts! She spends her free time creating intricate handmade projects that blend creativity and sustainability. 👩🎨 Click the link to hear a bit more from Smita herself: https://lnkd.in/eFxM5Ffm

🌿  O ZDHC tem o prazer de anunciar nossa estreia na FEBRATEX 2024, a principal feira da indústria têxtil do Brasil!  🇧🇷 Junte-se a nós de 20 a 23 de agosto no Centro de Eventos Vila Germânica, em Blumenau, para apresentarmos nosso programa Roadmap to Zero ao mercado latino-americano.  🤝Estamos orgulhosos de estarmos acompanhados por nossos fornecedores de soluções aprovadas, Intertek e SGS.  🎤Não perca a palestra do nosso CEO, Frank Michel, no dia 21 de agosto!  🏢Entre em contato conosco nos estandes 17 e 18 (Mezanino, Setor 3) para descobrir como estamos promovendo mudanças positivas e eliminando produtos químicos perigosos da rede global de fornecimento de têxteis.  📅Participe de nosso workshop para saber como o ZDHC pode beneficiar o setor de moda do Brasil. Vamos juntos impulsionar a inovação sustentável em têxteis! Vejo você na FEBRATEX 2024! Participe da transmissão ao vivo do Roadshow do ZDHC com Frank Michel e Marcelo Lobo por meio deste link - https://lnkd.in/ezeJPyqK Para ler mais sobre o evento, clique no link - https://lnkd.in/eZBisfXW #FEBRATEX2024 #ModaSustentável #IndústriaTêxtil

New York State is considering legislation that will set a greater level of sustainability in the fashion industry through the New York Fashion Act. We are pleased to note that the draft bill cites the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines as a measure of excellence, heightening the benefits of working with ZDHC. If this legislation is passed into law, companies operating in New York will need to take swift action to ensure compliance. This and other legislation make it ever more important for the fashion industry to be proactive, anticipate the future and implement sustainable solutions throughout the value chain. The Transformers Foundation, a ZDHC partner, has recently detailed new and upcoming legal frameworks in the USA, UK and EU. Visit their website to stay fashion-forward and on-target for a sustainable future. Click the link to read more about the upcoming legislations: https://lnkd.in/e9sxkc22 #roadmaptozeroprogramme #wastewatermanagement #sustainability

Join us at World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden as we look forward to co-presenting alongside WWF! 29th August 2024, 11 am CET:  True Colors - Wastewater and Pollution Solutions in Textiles Together, ZDHC and WWF will discuss water issues in the fashion industry, including everything from input chemistry to output pollution that impacts the waterways and environment. Learn more about what can be done to have a positive impact from the beginning! Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/exBRRJnr Register now for in-person or virtual tickets! Click the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gQ9Y7bN #worldwaterweek #wwf #roadmaptozeroprogramme

We are thrilled to announce a new strategic collaboration with Cascale! This collaboration marks a significant step in our shared commitment to elevate environmental sustainability within the consumer goods industry. By integrating efforts, we aim to streamline processes, enhance data quality, and promote unified education on sustainable chemical management. Read on to learn more about the key focus areas of this collaboration: https://lnkd.in/eGfCDpPD

👋 Meet Prasad Pant, our Competence Centres Director, who has been part of our organisation for the past 6 years! He is driven by the positive impact he is bringing on the textile and leather industry through his work. Prasad is steering the team to set guidelines and guidance documents as well as engaging with stakeholders in the South Asia region. ‘Keep doing the work that you are passionate about. One day, you will achieve success!’ 🗣 All the ZHDC guidelines and platforms are dear to him, just like his two children!  However, the most impactful guidelines has been the ZDHC MRSL, which has made a paradigm shift towards addressing the root cause of the problem! Prasad's life is not just about ZDHC work! He enjoys writing poetry, can play five musical instruments and sings at stage shows. 😎

We're incredibly excited to welcome Lafer S.p.A. Textile Machines as the very first member of our newly launched ZDHC Signatory Textile Machinery Manufacturer category. This is a huge step forward in our mission to transform the textile industry towards a more sustainable future. Why is this so important? Textile machinery manufacturers like LAFER are the unsung heroes of the fashion world. They design and build the machines that turn raw materials into the fabrics we love. By joining ZDHC, LAFER is committing to integrating sustainable chemical management practices into the very heart of textile production. This partnership isn't just about machines; it's about innovation. It's about working together to develop cutting-edge technologies that reduce water consumption, minimise harmful chemical use, and pave the way for a cleaner, greener industry. We invite all textile machinery manufacturers to join LAFER and ZDHC on this exciting journey. Together, we can revolutionise the way textiles are made and create a world where fashion and sustainability go hand in hand. To learn more about our new ZDHC Signatory Textile Machinery Manufacture category please read here - https://lnkd.in/e_SM33Qm #sustainablefashion #textileinnovation #chemicalmanagement

🌿 ZDHC is thrilled to announce our debut at FEBRATEX 2024, Brazil's premier textile industry fair!  🇧🇷 Join us from August 20-23 at Centro de Eventos Vila Germanica, Blumenau, as we introduce our Roadmap to Zero program to the Latin American market.  🤝 We're proud to be accompanied by our approved solution providers, Intertek and SGS. 🎤 Don't miss the keynote by our CEO, Frank Michel, on August 21!  🏢 Connect with us at booth numbers 17 & 18 (Mezzanine, Sector 3) to discover how we're driving positive change and eliminating hazardous chemicals from the global textile supply chain.  📅 Attend our workshops to learn how ZDHC can benefit Brazil's fashion industry.  Let's drive sustainable innovation in textiles together! See you at FEBRATEX 2024! Read more about this on our website - https://lnkd.in/eZBisfXW #FEBRATEX2024 #SustainableFashion #TextileIndustry