Speaking Engagements
June 13, 2022
Kelly Drennan has participated in hundreds of speaking engagements throughout the years, both virtually and in-person, in an effort to raise awareness. She guest lectures
Kelly Drennan has participated in hundreds of speaking engagements throughout the years, both virtually and in-person, in an effort to raise awareness. She guest lectures
Building off our recent report, our current pilot aims to prove the business case for mechanical textile recycling of polyester in Canada. Part of the
In 2020, with financial support from Environment & Climate Change Canada, we conducted Canada’s first textile recycling feasibility study. Prior to this research, there was
As we look for barriers to sustainability, we discovered a growing amount of overwhelm, (particularly for Canadian brands) about just where to get started on
In 2020, we pivoted along with the rest of the world, to launch a monthly WEAR webinar series. In 18 months we produced 40+ webinars,
Since 2014, our annual World Ethical Apparel Roundtable – WEAR – conference has united designers, brand owners, NGOs retailers, academics, policy makers, manufacturers and innovators – through Canada’s premier forum for inspiring action toward sustainability. First held in person with 110 attendees, WEAR more than doubled in size by its 6th year, welcoming 280+ attendees.
In place of the Green Gala, we launched our award, Design Forward in 2010 to celebrate and recognize the growing sustainable fashion design community in Canada.
For 4 years, FTA partnered with WHEN (Women’s Healthy Environments Network) to produce a non toxic fashion & beauty event to raise awareness. Each year
In 2009, FTA launched a membership platform to provide support to emerging and established fashion designers across Canada. We promoted their products, and when possible
