Sustainable Design Futures: An open design vision for the circular economy in fashion and textiles

Smith, Paul; Baille, Jen; McHattie, Lynn-Sayers

doi:10.1080/14606925.2017.1352712

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“…Textile and clothing production is a major component of the European manufacturing industry (Resta et al, 2016) and accounts for a 3% share of the value-added goods and a 6% share of the employment (Euratex, 2017). The global demand for textile products is steadily increasing (Smith et al, 2017;The Fiber Year Consulting, 2015), a trend likely to continue because of rising population, economic development and fast fashion understood as offering new products to the market as fast as possible (Cuc and Tripa, 2014). Economic growth began to depend on the ongoing promotion of new products and the disposal of old ones, which were branded useless simply because the stylistic norms emphasized their obsolescence (Claudio, 2007).…”

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“…In Romania, textile waste is estimated to reach 1% of the total municipal waste by 2025 and to be generated mainly by households (Ministerul Mediului, 2018). Conventional methods of dealing with issues of waste, sustainability, and resource efficiencies have not addressed continuous and rising consumption levels (Smith et al, 2017) nor have developed an overall vision to achieve sustainability (Martin, 2013). The circular economy model (figure 1), restorative and regenerative by intention is gaining more and more attention by promoting the use and reuse of natural capital as efficiently as possible, and by finding value throughout products' life cycles (Koszewska, 2018).…”

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“…The circular economy model (figure 1), restorative and regenerative by intention is gaining more and more attention by promoting the use and reuse of natural capital as efficiently as possible, and by finding value throughout products' life cycles (Koszewska, 2018). To move towards this new model, we need to re-imagine production and consumption systems and develop ways to educate designers and consumers to a more circular way of thinking (Smith et al, 2017). Such transition requires a combination of different measures for impact reduction, most likely including more reuse (Farrant et al, 2010) and recycling.…”

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Contributions of social entrepreneurship to textile waste prevention in Romania

Staicu

2019

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence

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The current system for producing, distributing, and using clothing is putting pressure on resources, pollutes and degrades ecosystems. Nowadays, when disposed of, clothing still has at least 70% of its useful life left. A different approach to the way clothes are made, distributed and disposed of is needed. Prevention of textile waste is one angle to address these challenges and is being taken into consideration by the European public bodies. Reuse is increasingly recognized as a waste prevention measure, specifically addressed in 25 of the 33 waste prevention programs of European countries but national approaches to encourage reuse are, so far weak. Though in Romania it is estimated that textile waste will be produced mainly by households by 2025, knowledge about clothing reuse stakeholders and the mechanisms of exchange is scarce. Some activity is however developed by charities, acting as social enterprises. The primary goal of this research was to understand the role of social entrepreneurship in textile waste prevention by identifying clothing reuse practices and stakeholders in Bucharest, the Romanian city with the largest number of households in Romania (10% of the total of households). By gaining concrete knowledge related to the clothing reuse initiatives, in terms of number and characteristics, moving from identifying current clothing reuse practices and mechanisms of exchange to the type of stakeholders involved, either public or private, the research contributed to modeling the circular business ecosystem in Romania. The main research question concerned the degree of involvement of social enterprises in the development of clothing reuse activities, and therefore textile waste prevention. The findings revealed a high disproportion between the number of private and public clothing reuse initiatives, most of the activities being developed by charities which to some extent act as social enterprises. The results were intended to provide information to support decision-making bodies and communities in building up a functional clothing waste prevention plan through benefiting of existing knowledge from stakeholders in the field. These results also open the pathway to public-private dialogue for highlighting and scaling up existing textile waste prevention activities.

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Contributions of social entrepreneurship to textile waste prevention in Romania

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2019

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“…Without a fundamental shift in the way goods and resources are consumed, the world faces the prospect of multiple, interlocking global crises for the environment, prosperity and security (World Economic Forum, 2010). Conventional methods of dealing with issues of waste, sustainability, and resource efficiencies have not addressed continuous and rising consumption levels (Smith et al, 2017) nor have developed an overall vision to achieve sustainability (Martin, 2013). By promoting the adoption of closing-the-loop production patterns within an economic system (Ghisellini et al, 2015), circular economy has the potential to solve the gap resulting from natural resource scarcity and global growing population or consumption (CSR Europe and University of Malta, 2018; The European Apparel and Textile Confederation, 2017).…”

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Mapping the interactions between the stakeholders of the circular economy ecosystem applied to the textile and apparel sector in Romania

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The goal of this research is to acknowledge the elements which hinder or facilitate the transition from linear to the circular economy in the textile and apparel sector in Romania by identifying current and desired interactions among the ecosystem’s stakeholders. Two strands of literature, one on circular economy and one on the textile and apparel sector, provide the theoretical background for this research. Currently, the way we design, produce, and use clothing has drawbacks that are becoming increasingly clear. The circular economy principles have the potential to transform the way textiles are produced, consumed and disposed of. More and more social entrepreneurs are pioneering the future of the apparel industry by offering sustainable solutions to tackling systemic problems. However, their efforts have to be elevated and amplified, as such to pave the way for creating business models that allow for both economic performance and social impact. A comprehensive mapping of ongoing activities and stakeholders in the textile and apparel sector in Romania is required to understand the roadblocks to industry transformation in the context of moving toward circular economy and to implement envisioned sustainable solutions. In the paper we used a database of 27 stakeholders, developed by applying the snowball method, to investigate current and future interactions between the main actors who operate in the textile and apparel sector. To meet its research objectives, the paper employed a phenomenological research design and built upon a workshop activity. First, we designed an online survey to understand the profile and knowledge of the circular economy of the stakeholders included in our database. Second, we employed the world café method to understand in depth the level of knowledge of the actors who attended the workshop on the circular economy in the textile and apparel sector. Third, we used the structural systemic constellations method in assessing the stakeholders’ current and future desired interactions. Last, we formulated conclusions and recommendations about future research needed to deepen the understanding of the circular economy in the textile and apparel sector. Findings showed that there is a vicious circle of different actions feeding isolation and preventing collaboration among stakeholders. Also, we found that there is a lack of collaborative spaces where stakeholders can meet, connect and explore the various opportunities to collaborate, and a lack of general awareness on “circular economy and textile and apparel” and its mechanisms. The intended audiences of the research are decision-makers and practitioners in the textile and apparel sector, as well as researchers focused on the circular economy.

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“…Other authors, in connection with the introduction of circular models in the textile and clothing industries, provide a holistic approach and emphasize the design. They explore the benefits of sustainable design in the deployment of the circular economy, define business models and production systems that will support the circular economy and propose a vision for circular business models in the textile and clothing industry based on the sustainable design (Smith, Baille, & McHattie, 2017). The cooperation of textiles and clothing manufacturers with designers is accentuated (Norris, 2019).…”

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Circular Business Models in Textiles and Apparel Sector in Slovakia

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Drábik²,

Hanuláková³

2020

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The circular economy is characterized as regenerative economy that aims to preserve the greatest value of products and materials. Currently, the transition to the circular economy is not only a necessity, but it gradually becomes a social and economic paradigm. The implementation of the circular economy gradually changes and will change the nature and intensity of every sector regardless of its reproductive cycle. For producers, particularly in the rapidly growing sectors, the development of innovative business models will be essential to comply with the principles of the circular economy. The fastest growing sector includes the textiles and clothing industry. The implementation of innovative business models in the field of textile and clothing industry is thus a challenge that the sector is facing. Slovakia as EU member state is facing the same challenge. Bodies operating in the textile and clothing industries must be gradually prepared for changes that brings the legislation and get ready for the trends that determine the changes mentioned. The article presents the results of research that shows the potential of the Slovak textile and clothing producers, coupled with the transition to the aforementioned new economic model, with a focus on implementing new circular business models into their activities, benefits and disadvantages of this procedure and the limits of implementation new business models into the activities of entities operating in the textile clothing industry in Slovakia. Implications for Central European audience: This paper aims to contribute to the development of a topical and beneficial subject-matter related to transition from a linear to a circular economy in Central Europe. This entails knowledge on the imminent obligations of producers in one of the fastest growing sectors of Central European economies, i.e. in the textile and clothing industry. Such knowledge enriches the existing business models with a new business paradigm. In theoretical terms, this knowledge creates a platform for further scientific research potential and economic, business, and management education at universities. In practical terms, this knowledge represents a proactive approach of producers to the creation and implementation of innovative business models.

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Sustainable Design Futures: An open design vision for the circular economy in fashion and textiles

Cited by 29 publications

References 5 publications

Contributions of social entrepreneurship to textile waste prevention in Romania

Contributions of social entrepreneurship to textile waste prevention in Romania

Mapping the interactions between the stakeholders of the circular economy ecosystem applied to the textile and apparel sector in Romania

Circular Business Models in Textiles and Apparel Sector in Slovakia

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