Plastic pollution is a growing environmental crisis, driving industries toward more sustainable solutions. Recycling plays a crucial role in plastic waste management, and the textile and footwear industry has embraced this shift, with brands increasingly promoting “recycled polyester” in their products. However, verifying the authenticity of recycled plastics presents significant challenges. Greenwashing and fraudulent claims make transparency and compliance more important than ever. This is where recycled plastics testing (or recycled polymer testing) can make a difference for brands.
This webinar will dive into the evolving role of recycled plastics testing in industries like textiles and footwear. We’ll explore how companies are responding to growing sustainability demands and the increased need for transparency in sustainability claims. Eurofins Sustainability Services will also introduce its innovative Recycled Plastics Testing solution, designed to scientifically verify and quantify recycled content. Through our advanced testing methods, brands can ensure compliance, substantiate marketing claims, and build a transparent supply chain.
Join us to gain expert insights into the future of recycled plastics testing and verification, and discover how recycled plastics testing can help your business confidently authenticate recycled materials, safeguard its reputation, meet evolving sustainability regulations, and avoid misleading claims.
This webinar originally took place on 8 May 2025.
Agenda
Plastic pollution & the need for recycling
- Impacts of plastic pollution
- Importance of recycling in plastic waste management
- Industry response and shift towards sustainability
Role of recycled plastic in textile & footwear industries
- Definition of recycled plastic, and its use in the textile & footwear industries
- The benefits of using recycled plastics
- The rise of recycled polymer claims
Challenges in recycled content verification
- Greenwashing & fraudulent claims
- Premium cost of recycled materials and the need for authenticity
- Limitations of current recycled plastics testing methods
Eurofins Sustainability Services solution for recycled plastics testing
- Introducing Eurofins Sustainability Services solution for recycled plastic testing
- Case studies
Q&A with industry experts on recycled plastics testing
Your Presenters
Dr. Victoria Addy Chief Technical Officer, Eurofins Sustainability Services
Victoria joined Eurofins | BLC in 1992 after obtaining a BSc (Hons) in Biology, before gaining a PhD in Biochemistry. Now Chief Technical Officer for Eurofins Sustainability Services, Victoria oversees sustainable chemistry, biomaterials, leather, and novel material development for consumer products, specialising in chemical compliance and supply chain regulatory support.
Dr. Devender Singh Global Innovation and Technical Director, Eurofins Consumer Product Testing
Devender holds a PhD in organic synthetic chemistry and specialises in sustainable chemistry, specifically the development of novel methods for the assessment of hazardous chemicals in consumer products.
Professor Will Wise Global Learning – Development and Technical Manager, Eurofins Sustainability Services
Will, an international expert in biomaterials, recently joined Eurofins Sustainability Services after a distinguished career as a research-focused academic specialising in leather at the University of Northampton. In his role at Eurofins, he leads the Global Innovations Programme – an internal research initiative that drives the company’s globally renowned innovation processes. Additionally, he develops comprehensive learning packages to support both internal teams and external clients in effectively utilising Eurofins services.
Dr. Pratik Ichhaporia Vice President of Technical Services, Eurofins Consumer Products North America
With a Ph.D. in Fibre and Polymer Science from North Carolina State University and a strong educational foundation in materials science, Pratik leverages over 15 years of expertise in textile quality, safety, and sustainability. He plays a pivotal role in consulting with clients on compliance programs, leading a team that drives innovations for safer and more sustainable consumer products.
