Building towards Circularity, the role of Business collaboration in the transition to-wards a circular Dutch textile industry
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2019-08-28
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The Dutch government is striving towards a fully functioning circular economy in the year 2050. To reach this goal, many improvements must take place in industries. The textile industry is known as one of the most polluting industries worldwide, with little improvements made regarding circularity. This research focusses on the role of business collaborations within the textile industry and their influence on a successful circular economy. A framework by Lieder and Rashid (2016) provides insight on the interaction between governments, societies and industries to work towards a circular practise. A qualitative research with innovation centre Texperium and their collaborations is conducted. It is found that collaborations contribute to knowledge spreading regarding textile recycling and an increased use of recycled materials in textile production. It is argued that there is opportunity for governmental bodies and society to further contribute to the implementation of recycled materials by increasing the pressure regarding circularity in the Dutch textile industry.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen