The workshop investigates innovative circular business models and processes that address new technologies, policy needs and the complex value chain of the textile sector between Sweden and the developing countries engaged in production.

80 per cent of the EU textile consumption-related emissions are in production countries located in the developing world. The overall objective of this workshop will be to study the innovative CE business models and processes in the Swedish textile value chain and analyze how they can contribute towards a regenerative growth model to avoid inefficient resource use, reduce consumption footprint, and create new business opportunities within the planetary boundaries. The textile sector is identified as a priority sector in the European Green Deal and the New Industrial Strategy for Europe (COM, 2020), and the 2020 EU Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP).

Time: 14:50-16:20 hrs. 22 August, 2023.

Location: Sal VIII, University Uppsala University Main Building (“Universitetshuset”)

Workshop Participants: Researchers, corporate stakeholders and policymakers

Interested in participation? Please email susanne.sweet@hhs.se

Organisers:

Susanne Sweet & Ranjula Bali Swain