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| [ SF Climate Week 2026 ] |
Connecting Textiles To Climate
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| With Kathleen Egan (Founder, Ecomedes), Andrea Ferris (CEO, Intrinsic Advanced Materials), Lisa Erdle (Dir. Innovation, 5 Gyres), Max Pennington (CEO, CleanR), Krystle Wood (Materevolve). |
| SVB, 532 Market St, San Francisco |
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Apr 20 (Mon) , 2026 @ 09:30 AM
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The 5 Gyres Institute, in partnership with ecomedes & Silicon Valley Bank, is hosting a session addressing microfiber pollution -- the most ubiquitous type of microplastic pollution & almost impossible to remove from the environment once it's there. Speakers will share the scope of the problem, innovative solutions to curb emissions (from design to filtration), & how attendees can take part in solutions.
Panelists:
5 Gyres - Director of Science & Innovation, Dr. Lisa Erdle
Intrinsic Advanced Materials/Ciclo - CEO & Co-Inventor, Andrea Ferris
CleanR - CEO & Co-Founder, Max Pennington
Materevolve - Founder & Principal Consultant, Krystle Moody Wood
Moderator: Kathleen Egan, CEO & Co-Founder, ecomedes
Light refreshments will be provided. Donations to support 5 Gyres' research, advocacy, & community work are appreciated but not required to attend. https://www.5gyres.org/donate
Thank you!
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
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