California Microfiber Update: Textile Perspective - Proceedings of the 2020 California Microfiber Workshop

California-based sustainable textiles consultancy, Materevolve, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program partnered to host an engaging workshop entitled “California Microfiber Workshop: Science, Innovation & Connection,” on November 17, 2020. Support for this workshop and report was provided by a grant from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. 

This report summarizes the issues and ideas presented by the speakers and participants at the California Microfiber Workshop. The solutions presented cover a range of techniques and ideas that were discussed during the workshop. The themes and questions that were asked by multiple stakeholders have been described and represent the opinions expressed by workshop participants, and not necessarily the authors or funders of this report.