We would like to welcome you to a morning of new research insights and presentations on textile circularity, particularly addressing scaling of reuse and resale businesses. The online event is a great opportunity to learn more about the latest research projects from Sweden and Finland. Participants will join different brainstorming sessions to jointly discuss collaborative solutions.
All times CET
9.00 Welcome / Rudrajeet Pal, University of Borås & Henna Knuutila, Turku UAS
9.15 Workshop Theme 1: The growth of textile resale business
Growth dynamics for circular product business models (repair, rent, resale) / Vijay Kumar
2nd hand business models as components of sustainable textile systems / Minna Halme, Aalto University School of Business
10.05 Workshop Theme 2: A critical strategic perspective on second-hand clothing business
Critical approach to secondhand: advantages and disadvantages / Veera Joro, Laurea UAS
Strategies and capabilities of second-hand clothing resellers / Kanchana Dissanayake, University of Borås
11.00 Workshop Theme 3: Circular engagement
Sufficiency-driven textile consumption: experiences and future possibilities / Olga Gurova, Laurea UAS
Ecosystem orchestration: how to develop/orchestrate successfully? / Erik Sandberg
11.45 Summary and conclusions / Rudrajeet Pal, University of Borås & Henna Knuutila, Turku UAS