Conference Speakers

Alasdair Carmichael

Program Director, National Association For PET Container Resources (NAPCOR)

Alasdair has over 35 years experience in the Synthetic Fibers industry, having lived in Europe, Asia and the US and been involved in the fibers industry in all the major markets of the world.

After many years in the textile machinery business with Rieter he moved into market research consulting in synthetic fibers with the PCI Group in 2000 with responsibility for Fibres activities in the Americas.

In 2018 he joined NAPCOR (National Association for PET Container Resources) as Program Director with an emphasis on working with the reclaimer section of the industry and its applications into fibers and other end uses.

Alasdair has spoken at many international conferences and has had numerous articles published. He is a graduate from Manchester in England, and is currently based in Spartanburg SC.

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Wednesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Microfibers in the Marine Environment

Marine Litter and Microfibers – Should We Be Worried?

A review of some of the published claims and actions that are targeting the fiber and fabric industry as a major contributor to marine pollution. Are the claims true? Is the industry doing enough to influence the current discussion? Are the two sides talking the same language?

A brief look at some of the pressures on the plastics industry and some of the commitments being made by major brands and actions being taken by governments. The role of PET recycling into the fiber industry.

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