Speakers

Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor West African Representative (PARST) Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor is a sustainability expert and the West African Representative of the Pan African Association of Recycling and Secondhand Textiles (PAARST). He advocates for circular economy solutions, waste reduction, and sustainable textile recycling across the region. With extensive experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement, he works to enhance industry standards and environmental sustainability. Dr. Odonkor collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to implement best practices in textile recycling, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and waste management. His contributions to research and capacity-building initiatives support PAARST’s mission of strengthening regional cooperation and economic empowerment. Passionate about sustainable development, he plays a key role in shaping policies that promote secondhand clothing trade and textile reuse. His leadership ensures that PAARST continues to drive innovation in Africa’s textile recycling sector.

Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor West African Representative (PARST) Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor is a sustainability expert and the West African Representative of the Pan African Association of Recycling and Secondhand Textiles (PAARST). He advocates for circular economy solutions, waste reduction, and sustainable textile recycling across the region. With extensive experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement, he works to enhance industry standards and environmental sustainability. Dr. Odonkor collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to implement best practices in textile recycling, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and waste management. His contributions to research and capacity-building initiatives support PAARST’s mission of strengthening regional cooperation and economic empowerment. Passionate about sustainable development, he plays a key role in shaping policies that promote secondhand clothing trade and textile reuse. His leadership ensures that PAARST continues to drive innovation in Africa’s textile recycling sector.

Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor West African Representative (PARST) Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor is a sustainability expert and the West African Representative of the Pan African Association of Recycling and Secondhand Textiles (PAARST). He advocates for circular economy solutions, waste reduction, and sustainable textile recycling across the region. With extensive experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement, he works to enhance industry standards and environmental sustainability. Dr. Odonkor collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to implement best practices in textile recycling, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and waste management. His contributions to research and capacity-building initiatives support PAARST’s mission of strengthening regional cooperation and economic empowerment. Passionate about sustainable development, he plays a key role in shaping policies that promote secondhand clothing trade and textile reuse. His leadership ensures that PAARST continues to drive innovation in Africa’s textile recycling sector.

Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor West African Representative (PARST) Dr. Stephen T. Odonkor is a sustainability expert and the West African Representative of the Pan African Association of Recycling and Secondhand Textiles (PAARST). He advocates for circular economy solutions, waste reduction, and sustainable textile recycling across the region. With extensive experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement, he works to enhance industry standards and environmental sustainability. Dr. Odonkor collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to implement best practices in textile recycling, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and waste management. His contributions to research and capacity-building initiatives support PAARST’s mission of strengthening regional cooperation and economic empowerment. Passionate about sustainable development, he plays a key role in shaping policies that promote secondhand clothing trade and textile reuse. His leadership ensures that PAARST continues to drive innovation in Africa’s textile recycling sector.