https://greenstrategy.se Towards A Circular and Sustainble Fashion Industry Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:49:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://greenstrategy.se/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Favicon_Green_Strategy-150x150.jpg https://greenstrategy.se 32 32 https://greenstrategy.se/produkt/circular-frameworks-for-sustainable-business/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:04:24 +0000 https://greenstrategy.se/?post_type=product&p=826 Description This paper presents two innovative circular frameworks for sustainable businesses. The frameworks were developed and first published by Dr. Anna Brismar in 2014 (on Green Strategy's website). Yet they are still as relevant and useful for companies and experts today, if not more. The purpose of the frameworks is to support and facilitate a more circular mindset for businesses, in particular for fashion and apparel companies. More specifically, the paper provides two unique concepts in the form of two illustrative images and associated sets of key questions. The first concept is called "A Seven Step Guide to A Circular Mindset", and contains seven key questions to help companies better understand and address circularity of material flows in their business models. This image shows how 'circularity' is not simply about 'closing the loop', but also entails giving due recognition - and full consideration - to these seven key questions, which are directly connected to the loop. By considering these questions, companies are better equipped to address “circular flows” in both planning and operation. 'Sustainable business' today is not simply about preventing, minimizing or mitigating negative impacts of a company's operations, but also about addressing the essential aspects of circularity, as part of the new global 'circular economy agenda'. The second concept is referred to as "A Circular Compass for the Apparel Industry", and builds on the fundamental principles of a circular economy as defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Brismar, however, goes one step further by dividing these principles into twelve focal points, which are phrased as questions and arranged logically along a circular timeline (from 1 to 12). The image thus resembles a clock with 12 hours, and also mirrors the standard lifecycle of a product (from design, manufacturing and use to recycling). By addressing these twelve focal points and their key questions, preferably in the order given, companies may more effectively understand and adopt the essence of a fully circular approach to business. Practical information

• Length: 5 pages
• Published: 2014
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

Purchase Agreement Note: This article may not be republished in any form, either electronically, digitally or physically. Shorter quotations are allowed, providing that the source and reference are clearly stated. For any questions, please contact Green Strategy.]]> Description This paper presents two innovative circular frameworks for sustainable businesses. The frameworks were developed and first published by Dr. Anna Brismar in 2014 (on Green Strategy's website). Yet they are still as relevant and useful for companies and experts today, if not more. The purpose of the frameworks is to support and facilitate a more circular mindset for businesses, in particular for fashion and apparel companies. More specifically, the paper provides two unique concepts in the form of two illustrative images and associated sets of key questions. The first concept is called "A Seven Step Guide to A Circular Mindset", and contains seven key questions to help companies better understand and address circularity of material flows in their business models. This image shows how 'circularity' is not simply about 'closing the loop', but also entails giving due recognition - and full consideration - to these seven key questions, which are directly connected to the loop. By considering these questions, companies are better equipped to address “circular flows” in both planning and operation. 'Sustainable business' today is not simply about preventing, minimizing or mitigating negative impacts of a company's operations, but also about addressing the essential aspects of circularity, as part of the new global 'circular economy agenda'. The second concept is referred to as "A Circular Compass for the Apparel Industry", and builds on the fundamental principles of a circular economy as defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Brismar, however, goes one step further by dividing these principles into twelve focal points, which are phrased as questions and arranged logically along a circular timeline (from 1 to 12). The image thus resembles a clock with 12 hours, and also mirrors the standard lifecycle of a product (from design, manufacturing and use to recycling). By addressing these twelve focal points and their key questions, preferably in the order given, companies may more effectively understand and adopt the essence of a fully circular approach to business. Practical information

• Length: 5 pages
• Published: 2014
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

Purchase Agreement Note: This article may not be republished in any form, either electronically, digitally or physically. Shorter quotations are allowed, providing that the source and reference are clearly stated. For any questions, please contact Green Strategy.]]> https://greenstrategy.se/produkt/what-is-circular-fashion/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:20:44 +0000 https://greenstrategy.se/?post_type=product&p=792 Description This paper was one of the earliest articles written by Anna Brismar on the topic of circular fashion. The article begins by giving a short yet detailed history of the origin of "circular fashion" as a concept. Hereafter, it goes on to describe the essence of "circular fashion". Lastly, it characterizes a "circular fashion consumer" as a set of key features. Practical information

• Length: 3 pages
• Published: 2015 (updated in 2021)
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

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• Length: 3 pages
• Published: 2015 (updated in 2021)
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

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• Length: 3 pages
• Published: 2017
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

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• Length: 3 pages
• Published: 2017
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

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• Length: 6 pages
• Published: 2014
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

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• Length: 6 pages
• Published: 2014
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

Purchase Agreement Note: This article may NOT be republished in any form, either electronically, digitally or physically. Shorter quotations are allowed, providing that the source and reference are clearly stated. Longer quotations (of more than two paragraphs) are not permitted without prior written permission by Green Strategy. For any questions, please contact Green Strategy.]]> https://greenstrategy.se/produkt/what-can-designers-do/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:36:13 +0000 https://greenstrategy.se/?post_type=product&p=684 Description This paper presents significant, yet practical, understandable, and easy-to-use, options for fashion designers to create more sustainable and circular fashion products. The options are organized into logical sections, as choices of fabrics and other materials, and choices of design, style and fit. These recommendations are based on the established definitions of sustainable fashion and circular fashion, respectively, as well as on the 16 key circular fashion principles (as defined by Dr. Anna Brismar). Practical information

• Length: 3 pages
• Published: 2015
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

Purchase Agreement Note: This article may NOT be republished in any form, either electronically, digitally or physically. Shorter quotations are allowed, providing that the source and reference are clearly stated. Longer quotations (of more than two paragraphs) are not permitted without prior written permission by Green Strategy. For any questions, please contact Green Strategy.]]> Description This paper presents significant, yet practical, understandable, and easy-to-use, options for fashion designers to create more sustainable and circular fashion products. The options are organized into logical sections, as choices of fabrics and other materials, and choices of design, style and fit. These recommendations are based on the established definitions of sustainable fashion and circular fashion, respectively, as well as on the 16 key circular fashion principles (as defined by Dr. Anna Brismar). Practical information

• Length: 3 pages
• Published: 2015
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

Purchase Agreement Note: This article may NOT be republished in any form, either electronically, digitally or physically. Shorter quotations are allowed, providing that the source and reference are clearly stated. Longer quotations (of more than two paragraphs) are not permitted without prior written permission by Green Strategy. For any questions, please contact Green Strategy.]]> https://greenstrategy.se/produkt/circular-fashion-background-definition-and-16-key-principles/ Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:53:21 +0000 https://greenstrategy.se/?post_type=product&p=667 Description This paper provides a comprehensive description and explanation of the concept 'circular fashion'. Specifically, the article contains: (a) the original and present definition of circular fashion (by A. Brismar), being the only concise definition in existence to date; (b) a story of how the concept of circular fashion was originally formed and introduced to the public; (c) a presentation of the 16 key circular fashion principles (also developed by A. Brismar); as well as (d) an overview of the theoretical and practical meaning of a cirular economy. The article also includes a graphic illustration of the 16 circular fashion principles. Practical information

• Length: 6 pages
• Published: 2021
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

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• Length: 6 pages
• Published: 2021
• Author: Dr. Anna Brismar
• Copyright: Green Strategy Sweden

Purchase Agreement Note: This article may NOT be republished in any form, either electronically, digitally or physically. Shorter quotations are allowed, providing that the source and reference are clearly stated. Longer quotations (of more than two paragraphs) are not permitted without prior written permission by Green Strategy. For any questions, please contact Green Strategy.]]>