FEATURE 44 Champions of change Members of the maritime interiors supply chain community share solutions for creating sustainable ship interiors “Meaningful progress in circularity within maritime interiors will be achieved when circular design principles are fully embraced, and when the industry unites around a shared vision and collective responsibility. The success of closed-loop systems and circular initiatives is rooted in the power of collaboration. When all the players – cruise lines, suppliers, designers, architects, specifiers and project managers – are actively involved from the outset and working together towards a common objective, then truly exceptional outcomes become possible.” “One of the major problems when it comes to sustainable furniture is that there’s a lot of greenwashing and poor overall knowledge about the subject. For example, specifiers do not always think about what will happen to all the loose furniture on a ship when it reaches the end of its life. Rather than choosing pieces that will be scrapped, specifiers should work with furniture manufacturers that offer continuous refurbishment services and precise processes for guaranteeing that these items will not end up in landfill at the end of their lifecycles. For example, Arper’s Catifa Carta comes with a business model attached that foresees its transformation into biochar that can be used to improve soil – the first instance of regenerative design in the industry.” Cristina Stefani Marketing Strategist for Circularity Projects, Aquafil Andrea Mulloni Head of Sustainability, Arper
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