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Frank Michel

Executive Director
ZDHC Foundation

Frank Michel is a decisive and determined leader with more than 20 years of experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives focused on chemical compliance and sustainability within the fast-moving consumer goods industry (FMCG).

He is Executive Director of The ZDHC Foundation, a multi-stakeholder initiative on a mission to phase out hazardous chemicals in the global textile and footwear value-chain, and author of Detoxing the Fashion Industry, For Dummies — the first book to trace the history of chemicals in fashion, while crucially, pointing to new solutions.

Under Frank’s leadership, The ZDHC Foundation has grown a multi-stakeholder initiative of more than 160 contributors and expanded its geographical reach from headquarters in Amsterdam/Europe with offices now in Shanghai/China, Mumbai/India, Portland/U.S. and Milan/Italy.

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Now Is the Time to Detox the Fashion Industry — Here's How to Do It

Can the fashion industry take the lead to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and become an influential global force in sustainability? ZDHC Foundation Executive Director Frank Michel outlines why now is the time for the industry to stick to its sust... View More

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Why Sustainable Chemistry Is Key to the Success of a Circular Fashion Industry

Earlier this year, the Global Fashion Agenda released the CEO Agenda for the fashion industry, which highlights the “efficient use of chemicals, water and energy” as a core priority for immediate implementation. However, while chemical management... View More

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