Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies
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Data de Publicação: | 2023 |
Tipo de documento: | Dissertação |
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Título da fonte: | Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) |
Texto Completo: | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/42420 |
Resumo: | This dissertation examines how water sports wear companies can implement circular economy principles. To answer the research question, I adopted a qualitative research approach, utilized the ReSolve framework and conducted a comparative case study. I studied five wetsuit companies, operating on the European market and striving to implement sustainability into their core business strategy. Wetsuit brands face challenges and tensions in implementing full circular systems as recycling old wetsuit material into new fully-functioning wetsuits is not possible yet. The findings show that brands are individually responsible in implementing principles working towards circularity. The degree of engagement in establishing a product loop varies throughout the industry, as some brands lack solutions, where others have already established counteractions. This reveals potential to learn and grow from each other. However, the sector puts great effort into innovating sustainable methods and creating a positive impact even through small gestures - for instance by innovating alternative wetsuit components, using renewable energy sources, decreasing waste during the supply chain and establishing recycling mechanisms to turn old wetsuit material into products such as yoga mats, shoes or mulch mats for trees. Moreover, brands as well take actions on a socio-economic level by donating or supporting various projects. Generally seen, the water sports wear industry operates encouragingly on this matter, inviting other industries to take an example and follow. |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companiesWater sports wearWetsuit industryCircular economySustainabilityReSolve frameworkVestuário para desportos aquáticosIndústria de fatos de mergulhoEconomia circularSustentabilidadeQuadro ReSolveDomínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e GestãoThis dissertation examines how water sports wear companies can implement circular economy principles. To answer the research question, I adopted a qualitative research approach, utilized the ReSolve framework and conducted a comparative case study. I studied five wetsuit companies, operating on the European market and striving to implement sustainability into their core business strategy. Wetsuit brands face challenges and tensions in implementing full circular systems as recycling old wetsuit material into new fully-functioning wetsuits is not possible yet. The findings show that brands are individually responsible in implementing principles working towards circularity. The degree of engagement in establishing a product loop varies throughout the industry, as some brands lack solutions, where others have already established counteractions. This reveals potential to learn and grow from each other. However, the sector puts great effort into innovating sustainable methods and creating a positive impact even through small gestures - for instance by innovating alternative wetsuit components, using renewable energy sources, decreasing waste during the supply chain and establishing recycling mechanisms to turn old wetsuit material into products such as yoga mats, shoes or mulch mats for trees. Moreover, brands as well take actions on a socio-economic level by donating or supporting various projects. Generally seen, the water sports wear industry operates encouragingly on this matter, inviting other industries to take an example and follow.Esta dissertação analisa como empresas de vestuário para desportos aquáticos podem implementar a economia circular. Para responder à questão de investigação, adaptei uma abordagem qualitativa, utilizei o quadro ReSolve e fiz um estudo de caso comparativo. Estudei cinco empresas de fatos de mergulho na Europa que procuram implementar a sustentabilidade na sua estratégia de negócio. As marcas enfrentam desafios na implementação de sistemas circulares completos, pois a reciclagem de materiais usados ainda não é viável para a produção de fatos funcionais e os resultados mostram que as marcas são responsáveis pela circularidade. O grau de empenhamento no estabelecimento de um ciclo do produto varia em toda a indústria, sendo que algumas marcas não têm soluções, contudo outras já agem. Este facto revela um potencial de aprendizagem e crescimento mútuo. No entanto, o setor inova em métodos sustentáveis, reduzindo resíduos e reciclando material usado em produtos alternativos. Também tomam medidas socioeconómicas, apoiando diferentes projetos. De um modo geral, a indústria de vestuário para desportos aquáticos atua de forma encorajadora, convidando outras indústrias a seguirem o seu exemplo.Leglise, LaureVeritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica PortuguesaKristen, Johanna Gloria2023-07-042023-062024-05-31T00:00:00Z2023-07-04T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesisapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/42420TID:203327691enginfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-09-26T01:43:51Zoai:repositorio.ucp.pt:10400.14/42420Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T20:29:37.489109Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies Kristen, Johanna Gloria Water sports wear Wetsuit industry Circular economy Sustainability ReSolve framework Vestuário para desportos aquáticos Indústria de fatos de mergulho Economia circular Sustentabilidade Quadro ReSolve Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies |
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Surfing Circles : circular economy principles in the water sports wear sector : a study based on European wetsuit companies |
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Kristen, Johanna Gloria |
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Kristen, Johanna Gloria |
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Leglise, Laure Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
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Kristen, Johanna Gloria |
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Water sports wear Wetsuit industry Circular economy Sustainability ReSolve framework Vestuário para desportos aquáticos Indústria de fatos de mergulho Economia circular Sustentabilidade Quadro ReSolve Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão |
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Water sports wear Wetsuit industry Circular economy Sustainability ReSolve framework Vestuário para desportos aquáticos Indústria de fatos de mergulho Economia circular Sustentabilidade Quadro ReSolve Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão |
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This dissertation examines how water sports wear companies can implement circular economy principles. To answer the research question, I adopted a qualitative research approach, utilized the ReSolve framework and conducted a comparative case study. I studied five wetsuit companies, operating on the European market and striving to implement sustainability into their core business strategy. Wetsuit brands face challenges and tensions in implementing full circular systems as recycling old wetsuit material into new fully-functioning wetsuits is not possible yet. The findings show that brands are individually responsible in implementing principles working towards circularity. The degree of engagement in establishing a product loop varies throughout the industry, as some brands lack solutions, where others have already established counteractions. This reveals potential to learn and grow from each other. However, the sector puts great effort into innovating sustainable methods and creating a positive impact even through small gestures - for instance by innovating alternative wetsuit components, using renewable energy sources, decreasing waste during the supply chain and establishing recycling mechanisms to turn old wetsuit material into products such as yoga mats, shoes or mulch mats for trees. Moreover, brands as well take actions on a socio-economic level by donating or supporting various projects. Generally seen, the water sports wear industry operates encouragingly on this matter, inviting other industries to take an example and follow. |
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