Circular Textiles – District of Squamish

The goal of this project is to identify opportunities for Squamish to develop a sustainable Textiles Circular Economy (TCE).

Objective 1: Research and report on global case studies as they relate to community-based TCE and then identify within those the what, why, how, who, and apply the four key drivers of the CE Framework.
Objective 2: Research and report on global case studies in industry-based TCE and then identify within those the what, why, how, who, and apply the core elements of the CE Framework.
Objective 3: Undertake a local TCE audit and readiness assessment.
Objective 4: Recommended actions and considerations for implementing TCE actions in Squamish

The deliverables will enable the District of Squamish to move forward with its TCE ambitions by identifying impactful opportunities for the District and other stakeholders to implement – including core elements and key drivers. Opportunities to support the foundations of a circular economy include the encouragement and support for product innovation, business ecosystem development, development of engaged stakeholder networks, consumer and business education. The report will highlight business development opportunities relating to; reviewing business models, product innovation and extensions, supply chain solutions, the treatment of waste product, and design principles, to name a few. Through regional and provincial collaboration we will contribute to the body of knowledge pertaining to Textiles Circular Economies, and in particular in the Canadian regional context.

Faculty Supervisor:

Tessa Jordan

Student:

Partner:

District of Squamish

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Public administration

University:

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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