Online workshop: Scaling second-hand clothing and fashion
Time: 25 September 2024 9–12 CEST / 10–13 EEST
Place: Online
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.
Preliminary program (to be updated)
9.00 CEST / 10.00 EEST Welcome / Rudrajeet Pal, University of Borås & Henna Knuutila, Turku UAS
9.15 CEST / 10.15 CEST 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 CEST / 11.05 EEST 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 CEST / 12.00 EEST Workshop Theme 3: Circular engagement
Sufficiency-driven textile consumption: experiences and future possibilities / Olga Gurova, Laurea UAS
What capabilities are required for the orchestration of a textile circular ecosystem?/ Erik Sandberg
11.45 CEST / 12.45 EEST Summary and conclusions / Rudrajeet Pal, University of Borås & Henna Knuutila, Turku UAS