04. WORK TOGETHER
Achieving circularity will be beyond any one stakeholder — collaboration throughout the value chain is essential to deliver well functioning circular systems which are inclusive of a broad range of perspectives and cultivate robust, mutually beneficial partnerships.
KEY ACTIONS FOR:
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Without brand procurement teams sourcing innovative materials/using mono-materials or governments requiring recycled textile content in products or investors supporting material innovations, the supply chain will continue to depend on fossil fuel based materials
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Collaborate and share industry knowledge; communicate successes and failures. Consider pooling purchase orders of recycled fibers or yarns, to enable brands' of all sizes to procure niche or high order volume materials
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Actively engage in pre-competitive collaboration with other brands and suppliers. Seek mutually beneficial partnerships with all levels of textile value chain
Consider pooling purchase orders of recycled fibers or yarns, to procure niche or high order volume materials
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Ensure all stakeholders have a voice, not only brands. Facilitate conversations between exporters and importers of used textiles, to avoid transporting materials to unsuitable regions (Ex. skiing apparel to hot countries)
Encourage the growth of a system based on fair competition for brands to be compared based on sustainability initiatives, making it easier for citizens and investors to be informed