Explore how better chemical and wastewater management can reduce pollution, protect water quality & support healthier ecosystems.
Textile wet processing – including dyeing and finishing – can have significant impacts on water quality, ecosystems and surrounding communities when chemicals and wastewater are not effectively managed.
This Sustainability 101 webinar, delivered with ZDHC, will explore the relationship between chemical management, wastewater and nature, looking at how businesses can better understand and reduce pollution risks within textile supply chains.
The session will explore the pollutants associated with textile wet processing; the potential impacts on freshwater ecosystems, biodiversity and communities; and how effective chemical and wastewater management can help businesses move beyond basic compliance towards better environmental performance.
ZDHC will also introduce its practical approach, including the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines and Gateway, alongside real-world examples of how brands and suppliers are using these tools to improve performance.
The webinar will cover:
· From water stewardship to water quality: understanding wastewater and pollution risks within textile supply chains
· How dyes, processing chemicals, heavy metals, PFAS and other pollutants can enter wastewater
· The connection between chemical management, wastewater pollution, biodiversity and communities
· How ZDHC's Wastewater Guidelines and Gateway work in practice
· How chemical transparency can support safer materials and future circularity
· Practical first steps for brands and suppliers looking to strengthen their approach and move beyond compliance
Whether you're beginning to explore wastewater and chemical management or looking to strengthen your existing approach, this session will provide practical guidance to help reduce pollution risks, improve water quality and protect nature across textile supply chains.
Audience:
This webinar is ideal for:
- Fashion brands and retailers sourcing through global supply chains.
- Sustainability, ESG and responsible sourcing professionals.
- Procurement and supply chain teams.
- Businesses developing nature, biodiversity, chemical management or water stewardship strategies.
- UK manufacturers interested in embedding ZDHC chemical/wastewater management into their operations and customer offering.
Speakers:
Lauren Zahringer, Market Engagement & Stakeholder Development Manager(ZDHC) and Stefan Seidel, Chief Impact Officer (ZDHC).
ABOUT THE SUSTAINABILITY 101 SERIES:
UKFT’s Sustainability 101 series provides practical, industry-specific guidance to help fashion and textile businesses navigate key sustainability topics and understand what they mean in practice. Through webinars, guides and supporting resources, the series covers areas including standards and certifications, green claims, due diligence, chemicals, climate, water and nature, helping businesses build their knowledge and take practical action.
Note: This webinar can be watched back on demand and accessible to UKFT Members only.
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