Circular Fashion Ecosystem Progress Report

Here we present actions that everyone can take to contribute to a circular fashion ecosystem.

PROGRESS REPORT

INITIAL FINDINGS FROM PHASE TWO OF THE INSTITUTE OF POSITIVE FASHION'S CIRCULAR FASHION ECOSYSTEM. NOVEMBER 2022. 

Since the IPF’s inaugural report ‘The Circular Fashion Ecosystem: A Blueprint for the Future’, was launched in September 2021, the need for a coordinated transition towards a circular business model has become apparent. In this report the IPF has leveraged the convening power of the BFC to conduct a survey with multiple stakeholders from across the fashion value chain, to identify the opportunities and challenges they face in their bid to transition to a more circular model.

CREATING CIRCULAR FASHION ECOSYSTEMS   

Establishing a scalable approach to implement the CFE vision in cities across the UK, by integrating Doughnut Economics principles and applying circular economy strategies. The vision is for these ecosystems to operate in a way that gives both society and our planet the ability to thrive. 

SOLVING FASHION RETURNS – HOW TO KEEP VALUE IN A CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM

Exploring the financial, environmental and societal impact of fashion product returns, in order to identify potential mitigations. The aim is to assess different measures and technologies which minimise returns and handle them more efficiently and sustainably.

EMPOWERING CITIZENS TO ENABLE GARMENT LONGEVITY

Focusing on empowering citizens to care and repair their garments through information on QR codes. By exploring different technology and production approaches, the objective is to increase the number of times a garment is worn, given the trend of declining utilisation rates.

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