As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations like California’s SB 707 and new EU textile directives gain momentum, the fashion and textile industry faces mounting pressure to close the loop—keeping valuable materials in circulation and out of landfills.
Join DeBrand, Accelerating Circularity, and Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) on November 19th at 3pm EST for an engaging discussion on Circular Innovation and Textile EPR: What’s Coming and How to Prepare.
This session will explore what’s next for textile producers and brands as they navigate evolving EPR frameworks, from eco-modulation and environmental design requirements to innovative takeback, upcycling, and waste reduction pilots that can help companies get ahead of compliance and sustainability demands.
Why Attend
Whether you’re a brand, recycler, policymaker, or solution provider, this webinar will deliver practical, actionable insights to help you prepare for what’s next in circular textiles.
You’ll Learn:
- Lessons from real-world pilots building textile-to-textile recycling ecosystems
- How to align with emerging EPR regulations and anticipate key compliance requirements
- What’s needed to operationalize take-back, reuse, and recycling systems at scale
- How data and technology are driving new approaches to end-of-life material management
Meet the Experts
Lina Gomez Londono – Vice President of Sustainability and Solutions, Debrand
Lina Gomez Londono is the Vice President of Sustainability and Solutions at Debrand. She is committed to stewarding the most impactful programs and business models for the company and its clients, fostering a holistic ecosystem of next-life logistics partners that offer the highest-value solutions for apparel and footwear brands. From fiber reclamation and alternative fuel to recommerce and advanced recycling trials — she serves as the company’s subject matter expert on sustainability and circularity.
Lina partners with clients to harmonize business activities with sustainability objectives, develop technology-enabled value recovery strategies, identify maximum end-of-life solutions for products, and optimize garment materiality. As a trusted partner for fashion brands and solution providers alike, Lina brings a unique perspective with actionable insights that can help drive the fashion industry towards more meaningful changes for the planet and its global communities.
Sarah Coulter – U.S. Program Director, Accelerating Circularity
Sarah Coulter is the U.S. Program Director at Accelerating Circularity, where she designs and leads sustainability initiatives across the textile industry. With over a decade of experience, Sarah specializes in supply chain sustainability, technical program development, standards and certifications, and strategic partnerships. She holds a BFA in Art History from the University of Kansas and an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Known for her thoughtful leadership and global perspective, Sarah shares her expertise regularly as a speaker, panelist, and facilitator.
Andriana Kontovrakis – Director of EPR Solutions, RLG
Andriana Kontovrakis is an EPR policy and program management specialist with 25+ years’ experience in the waste management, recycling and circular economy space. She is currently the Director of EPR Solutions with RLG. She manages a team responsible for providing PRO support services for existing and newly formed EPR programs across the US. Prior to this role, she was RLG’s Director of Compliance Services for five years, a Policy Analyst with the EPR compliance unit of the global electronics recycler, Sims Lifecycle Solutions, and the Deputy Director for Waste Prevention for the NYC Department of Sanitation.
Don’t Wait – Register Now
Register with your work email address today to attend the live session or receive the recording. Now is the time to take the next step toward building a more circular and compliant textile system.
NOTE: Information presented by RLG is for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as legal advice.
