The first day will examine environmental measures taken in both Europe and the USA and initiatives that will ensure that professional textile care remains sustainable for the future.
Bill Fisher of the USA's Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) will examine environmental measures in drycleaning in the USA and Europe. His talk will present the global picture, the status quo in the USA, and European trends.
Dr Manfred Huppertz, of Büfa Reinigungssysteme will discuss drycleaning best practice, with examples from cleaners around the world.
The second day will look at cleaning of soil contamination across Europe and the USA. This will feature presentations on cleaning initiatives in the Netherlands and Belgium.
DLI's Bill Fisher will give a thorough presentation on the drycleaning industry in the USA including the organization of soil cleaning; treatments and technical options; government policies; liability and financial arrangements.
