Report
How can we accelerate the textile sector's transition to a circular economy?
Circul'R reviews the environmental impacts of the textile sector and sets out concrete solutions to accelerate its circular transition.
Background
On 24 April 2013, the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh brought the appalling production conditions of the textile industry into the spotlight. Reported worldwide, the disaster was a first step in raising consumer awareness of the sector's social impacts.
Environmental impacts of the textile sector
Beyond the human factor, textile-related activities have dramatic consequences for the environment. Textiles account for 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions and rank among the most polluting industries on the planet, ahead of shipping and aviation.
Characterised by a complex value chain, the life cycle of textile materials, from manufacture to end of life, is currently built on a linear model: continuous resource extraction, an ever shorter use phase and an almost complete absence of material recovery at end of life. This model reinforces the sector's negative externalities, for people and for the planet alike.
Challenges and solutions for the textile sector's circular transition
In this report, Circul'R set out to document the environmental impacts of the textile industry in order to highlight the limits of this linear approach. Continuing its commitment to accelerating the transition to a circular economy, and as the aggregator of an ecosystem of more than 1,000 solution providers, Circul'R wanted to showcase concrete, proven projects to demonstrate that a far-reaching transformation of the textile industry is possible.
FAQ
What you need to know about us.
What sets Circul'R apart from a generalist consulting firm?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What types of organizations do you work with?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What is the process for a consulting project with Circul'R?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
Do you operate only in France or internationally as well?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
How does the circular economy fit into an existing corporate strategy?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What is a sector-based coalition and how can I participate?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
How do you measure the results of your engagements?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What is the average duration of a project?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
How do I join the Circul'R Club?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.