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Laura Cristinzo

Circularity Program Manager

Laura Cristinzo is the Circularity Program Manager at Fashion Takes Action, where she leads the Canadian Circular Textiles Consortium (CCTC) — a national collaboration driving systems change for a circular economy in fashion and textiles.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the apparel industry, Laura brings deep expertise in product development, sourcing, and technical design from her work with companies such as Roots Canada, October’s Very Own, and Kotn Inc.

A long-time advocate for sustainable fashion, Laura has also co-founded grassroots initiatives including Sustainable Connections and The Mask Project, and has organized numerous events focused on circularity, sustainability, and ethical fashion. Her hands-on industry experience, systems thinking, and collaborative approach make her a key force in advancing circular solutions with brands, manufacturers, collectors, and policymakers across Canada.

Speaking

Laura is available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, and moderated conversations on circular fashion, textile waste, circular design, sustainable product development, policy, consumer behaviour, and systems change.

To inquire about booking Laura, please get in touch.

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  • Deep knowledge on:

    • Circular fashion and textile circularity

    • Circular design and sustainable product development

    • Systems change and collaborative approaches to sustainability

    • Textile waste, overproduction, and overconsumption

    • Circular business models: repair, resale, rental, reuse, and take-back systems

    • Sustainable fashion supply chains and material impacts

    • Consumer behaviour and citizen awareness

    • Greenwashing and sustainability communications

    • Career pathways in sustainability and circular economy work

    • The 7Rs of Circular Fashion and practical consumer action

    Foundational knowledge on:

    • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and textile policy

    • Textile recycling infrastructure and innovation

  • Laura regularly speaks to:

    • Fashion and apparel brands

    • Retailers and manufacturers

    • Government and policymakers

    • Sustainability and circular economy conferences

    • Colleges and universities

    • Corporate teams and leadership groups

    • Educators and students

    • Consumer and community audiences

    • ReMode ‘25 & ‘26

    • TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Speaker Series

    • University Women’s Club of North York

    • York University, Environmental & Urban Change

    • Explore Circularity Day, Calgary

    • Re.Stance Panel II: Living Systems, Circular Design, Regenerative Materials & Tech Innovation

    • Women’s Healthy Environments Network Event

  • Provided media commentary on major fashion industry stories, including Shein/Everlane and John Galliano x ZARA, with expertise on circularity, sustainability claims, overproduction, and systems change.

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