This session explores practical solutions for optimising resource use through reuse/repair and beyond across two sectors: textiles and electronics. Both are currently facing diverse challenges to develop truly circular systems. However, there are solutions being developed that can address these challenges. In the format of a panel discussion bringing together different perspectives, links will be created for cross-fertilisation: how can lessons learned from one sector be applied to another?
The session will take place in the Jenkins room, ground floor
Discussions themes
- Circular strategies: what’s working and what’s not?
- Barriers to reuse and repair: policy, design and business models
- Success stories
- Cross sector innovation: what can textiles and electronics sectors learn from each other?
Panellists:
- Rosalie Heens, coördinator Repair&Share - Repair Map, Matchmaking Platform and Repairability index
- Hanna Mattila, Senior advisor circular economy, Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council
- Maarten Landuyt, Policy Officer circular economy & reuse at Herwin
- Prof. Francesca Nanni, Professor in Material Science and Technology at the University of Rome
- Barbara Deman, Coordinator repair & sharing initiatives in the City Kortrijk
Moderator: Cillian Lohan, ECESP
