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Organic Exchange Conference Summaries and Presentations
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Wednesday, September 13- Organic In a Day
- Welcoming remarks and introductions
Anne Gillespie, Continuum Textiles, Organic Exchange (pdf)
- Why organic cotton?
Simon Ferrigno, Organic Exchange (pdf)
Karst Kooistra, Mavideniz
Deborah Isaacs, PeopleTree
Peter Tschannen, Remei/Coop
Switzerland.
- Linking organic with your brand and connecting with the consumer
Tony Tonnaer, Kuyichi,
Besty Blaisdell, Timberland
Jill Dumain, Patagonia
- Assessing the global organic cotton market and building an organic cotton program
Anne GiIlespie, Continuum Textiles, Organic Exchange
Katie Stafford, Marks & Spencer
- Understanding organic from the farmer’s perspective
Silvere Tovignan, Organic Exchange (pdf)
Prabha Nagarajan, Organic Exchange
- Explore Key Implementation Issues-- Interactive Breakout Sessions
- Session 1: Working with your supply partners to source and integrate organic fiber
Mr. J.C. Suresh, Indorama
David Basson, Greensource
Eric de Wit, Fair & Co.
- Session 2: Demystifying certification for organic fiber production and processing
Lee Holdstock, Soil Association
Mark Prose, Control Union
- Session 3: Tracking and tracing your organic fiber use through the supply chain
Tim Wilson-Historic Futures
Linda Brown, NAU
Thaweeporn Theeratattanon, Thai Alliance
Textile Co., Ltd.
- Closing Remarks
LaRhea Pepper, Organic Exchange (pdf)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIC EXCHANGE
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