On August 15, a large group of members and the project group met for the fourth physical meeting for the project ”The new Scandinavian Quality Control model”.
The venue was Samhall’s plant i Malmö. Samhall is a state-owned company with the mission to create enriching jobs for people with disabilities. Samhall is also a member of Sveriges Tvätteriförbund.
Samhall is one member that has shown a very large interest in the project. The project’s priority is also to reach those with fewer possibilities, so all capabilities within Samhall with internal school etc just strengthen the interaction in these areas.
The participants were warmly greeted by Magnus Björkman, plant manager.
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway stand uniquely in linking the membership in the national industry association for textile service companies with quality controls. The aim is to guarantee seriousness and quality in the members’ deliveries.
To further develop this process, Sveriges Tvätteriförbund (the Swedish Textile Services Association) and Brancheforeningen for Vask og Tekstiludlejning (The Washing and Textile Services Association of Denmark) are participating in a project co-financed by Erasmus+ from 2023 to 2024. The results of the project will be presented at Texcare in November.
The agenda for the day:
- Update on the Green Deal/other EU initiatives
- Special focus on Producer Responsibility (EPR) (background, what we know and what it can mean)
- Other updates about the project – where are we?
- Presentation at Texcare
- Reporting
- Input from the participants
- How can the material be used by the members?
- The different activities of the project was discussed in depth especially the authorization controls and the educational material.
- As well as a thorough review of the entire project, what went well, what could be improved
- Tour of the facility
- Lunch
- Conclusion and summary
- Project work
The project includes, among other things, a comparative analysis between the authorization processes in the two countries. Another central aspect of the project is the development of educational material aimed at professionals in the textile service industry. The analysis and recommendations for future authorization controls were presented at the meeting.
Educational material
The educational material, based on various aspects of quality control, aims to foster a deeper understanding of why these issues are crucial for everyone in the member companies. For instance, textile service professionals are likely to become more active in mending textiles and sorting used textiles for reuse and recycling. The material presents questions in a context that fosters greater commitment and pride among all employees within member companies.
The training material is available on a dedicated website for ”The new Scandinavian is Quality Control model” in English, Swedish, and Danish. It is divided into several sections focusing on:
- Chemicals and water
- Circularity and waste
- Climate and energy
- Hygiene and quality
- Non-discrimination, inclusion, and contribution to society
- The value chain
- Working environment
- The European Green Deal
The material is designed to be easy to comprehend, presented in a short and concise manner without complicated wording. Each section is followed by a voluntary test to assess participants’ understanding. Additionally, the material is available in audio, PDF, and PowerPoint formats to ensure accessibility for all.
Information and news about the project, including the educational material, will be communicated through various platforms and forums, including the associations’ website, social media channels, and the EPALE network, which also serves as a valuable source of information and hosts educational workshops on inclusion and accessibility.
For more information, please contact:
Lasse Rafiq Hangaard
Industry consultant, BVT
(+45) 5218 5990 (Mobile)
laha@di.dk
Danske Vaskerier – BVT
Daniel Kärrholt
CEO Sveriges Tvätteriförbund
(+46) 705 11 36 85
daniel@tvatteriforbundet.se
Tvatteriforbundet.se
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