Carl Ludwig is a passionate leader in the sustainable apparel industry with nearly 35 years of experience across the entire clothing lifecycle; from clothing agent to building his own sustainable apparel business. A 'pivotal moment' came in a discovery of the environmental impact of conventional cotton production - Carl learned it takes 2700 litres to produce just one t-shirt - and this discovery fuelled a commitment to find a better way. linkedin.com/carl-ludwig/

Expect to learn why thousands of cotton farmers are committing suicide every year, the severity of chemical usage in the textile industry, how this is impacting the local workers, women and new-born children in the area, and how Carl is actively changing the culture in modern-fashion.