EcoGovLab Environmental Governance Seminar | Circular Economies, Textiles and California SB 707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act
What is the future of textile recovery in California?
Hosted by UCI EcoGovLab in partnership with recurvence, this initial cross-sector briefing is designed to translate California's new textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation into actionable regional opportunities.
We will view a short documentary, analyze the statutory requirements of SB 707, and host an open forum reflecting on emerging market opportunities, new research pathways, and regional job creation.
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Location: UCI EcoGovLab, Irvine.
Who Should Attend: Faculty & Researchers, Brands & Manufacturers, Local Government, Students & Community
Session Timeline (90 Minutes):
- Documentary Screening (25 min): 'The Responsible Textile Recovery Act' (2024) by Ashley Kemper.
- SB707 Briefing (15 min): SB 707 statutory requirements, current implementation status, and upcoming milestones.
- Open Forum (40 min): Collaborative discussion on regional integration, research, and cross-sector collaboration.
The session will be co-facilitated by Amandine Richard and Alexandra Farah, and circular design specialists at recurvence.
Registration: Free.
Parking: The closest option is the Social Sciences Parking Structure (SSPS); paid at $4/hour or $16/day. UCI parking map.
Capacity is limited to 20 participants, please ensure you can fully commit to attending before registering.
Photo Release: Please note that by attending this event, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed for promotional and educational purposes.
