From pilot programs to systems change: How to integrate and scale a circular approach throughout your business

09:00 - 09:55

We’ve been talking about circularity for years, but the ‘take-make-waste’ model is still prevalent throughout the global apparel industry. Leading companies have embraced circular business models to reduce waste and use resources more. However, with less than 1% of clothing recycled into new clothing, the industry is still a long way away from closing the loop. While systems change doesn’t happen overnight, we do need to have an honest conversation about how we can scale circularity.

In this session our panellists will address the key barriers to scaling circularity and explore the potential solutions. We’ll discuss:

The lessons learnt from leading brands on scaling circular offerings
How to move beyond pilot programs to embed circularity throughout your business
Economic sustainability: Will the sustainable choice ever become the economical choice?
The latest trends in materials, recycling infrastructure, and product innovation that can enable circularity
How to engage with consumers and ‘normalise’ circularity