IMPACT+ Network

IMPACT+ is a multi-disciplinary network that challenges the way environmental impact is measured and assessed across the fashion and textile industries.

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

Calling all fashion consumers!
Hosted by @CreativeCentNCL , in partnership with @NorthumbriaUni, we present:
Wear to next? A masterclass introducing a range of sustainable fashion practices and knowledge sharing from practitioners across the fashion sector.
#sustainablefashion

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

https://t.co/QLVoduYyvB(opens in a new tab)

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

📣 CALL NOW OPEN: Impact Innovation Fund

The @IMPACTnetwork23 at @NorthumbriaUni are funding short to mid-term cross-disciplinary innovation projects exploring the measure of environmental impact across the fashion and textiles value chain

Link in bio to find out more⬇

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

COMING SOON - Impact Innovation Fund 🔍

@IMPACTnetwork23 are funding a range of cross-disciplinary innovation projects addressing challenges with the measure of environmental impact across the fashion & textiles sector.

Call opens: 8th April 2024
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 📌 Follow - @IMPACTnetwork23

[Matteo Gallidabino @DrGalli85]

Successful #IMPACT+ symposium today, with some very interesting discussions and take-home points! Thank you very much to all the 90 participants who attended today! @KingsCollegeLon

[James Heal @JamesHHeal]

📅 IMPACT+ at Northumbria University 📅

At the end of January is IMPACT+, a special event which hopes to address the challenges in measuring the environmental impacts of the fashion and textiles production and supply chains.

Visit >
https://t.co/foAnOTNpLW

#Textiles #Fashion

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

@alanamjames @AnilNamdeoNCL @kjsher @DrGalli85 @DrTStanton @PrendMill_sci

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

As part of the @TextileExchange conference, the IMPACT+ team ran a workshop in collaboration with @MicrofibreC. Find out more about our call to action here: https://t.co/7HrsRR1KHu
#stakeholdercollaboration #environmentalimpact

[Matteo Gallidabino @DrGalli85]

We hosted the UK`s first public demonstration of fibre fragmentation last month. Check out this spotlight article to know more! In collaboration with @MicrofibreC @IMPACTnetwork23 @KingsForensics @KingsCollegeLon

https://t.co/5Ey67CrBsw

[Dr Alana M James @alanamjames]

Delighted to be back BCU delivering a guest lecture to share details of our recently funded @IMPACTnetwork23, focusing on how critical consumers are to taking action! Thanks to Jieling Xiao and @mershaaftab for hosting me #guestlecture #collaborationopportunity

[Dr Alana M James @alanamjames]

This is a great example of how the fashion industry can move forward with accurate impact measures and transparency across the value chain. It really reflects the ethos of our @IMPACTnetwork23 #traceability #accountability #SustainableFuture

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

The IMPACT+ team spreading the word of our work, join us: https://t.co/O8tzUazIt3

[Dr Alana M James @alanamjames]

I spoke with @ffinlocostain today about the need for evidenced based, scientific environmental measures across fashion and textiles, as part of the @UKRI_News funded @IMPACTnetwork23 project @NorthumbriaUni . You can catch up on our panel discussion here: https://t.co/9VJ7bL0Lst

[Dr Alana M James @alanamjames]

I spoke with @ffinlocostain today about the need for evidenced based, scientific environmental measures across fashion and textiles, as part of the @UKRI_News funded @IMPACTnetwork23 project @NorthumbriaUni . You can catch up on our panel discussion here: https://t.co/9VJ7bL0Lst

[Matteo Gallidabino @DrGalli85]

🧥🔬Very successful first event for the @IMPACTnetwork23 project organised @KingsCollegeLon last week, where we demonstrated how easily textile fibres can be lost by garments and reach the environment! Thank you everyone for having participated! https://t.co/d3lGXYkLYG

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

The IMPACT+ team are at the @TextileExchange conference this week. We are keen to discuss environmental impact measures, tools standards and certifications. Come and see us! @kjsher @alanamjames @DrTStanton

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

The IMPACT+ team welcomed their Network project partners to a kick-off event on Friday @NorthumbriaUni. Values, ways of working and inclusivity were amongst the key topics of conversation #industrycollaboration #transparency #knowledgeexchange

[King's Water Centre @KingsWaterKCL]

Did you know garments shed? In our newest #WaterPolicyBrief Dr Gallidabino (@DrGalli85) & colleagues show that textile microfibres are one of the most abundant anthropogenic particles in ecosystems, & may be a hazard to environmental & human health. Link: https://t.co/GB5ys1Bj0R

[IMPACT+ Network @IMPACTnetwork23]

More press coverage for our recently funded project #environmentalimpact #sustainablefashion

[Dr Alana M James @alanamjames]

We are looking to appoint an experienced HE project manager to help us run the @IMPACTnetwork23 funded by @NERCscience @ahrcpress @innovateuk - last few days to apply! #projectmanager #HEjobs #sustainablefashion

https://t.co/HXdP6amAUp

[Matteo Gallidabino @DrGalli85]

In the IMPACT+ project, we will bring together academic experts, major fashion brands and consumers. Our mission? Review current approaches for measuring the environmental impact across the fashion sector and help to develop a more sustainable model! Join @IMPACTnetwork23!