59 Daniela Herget, owner and consultant at Cruise Quality Consult, believes that circularity must be embedded with the specification process. She says the industry must acknowledge the relatively short refresh cycles common across passenger vessel interiors. “Many interiors are refreshed within five years,” says Herget. “The question isn’t longevity alone – it’s end-of-life thinking at the moment of specification. Every material installed today needs an exit strategy.” Herget points to a recent circular carpet project as an example of how closed-loop systems are beginning to emerge within marine interiors. “I was among the first to specify 50,000 square metres of circular carpet aboard a cruise ship,” she says. “In a few months, we will replace it for the first time, sending back the carpet to its manufacturer Aquafil/Radici to be reused. What goes Yohandel Ruiz Founding Partner, Studio DADO Circularity should not be the ultimate sustainability goal for passenger ship interiors. However, it’s worth saying that over the past 10 years, vendors and manufacturers have done a great job of embracing circularity and that is a good thing. At Studio DADO, we have a slightly different take. Good design is sustainable; and great design is timeless. Shouldn’t that be the ultimate goal? Great design defies unending cycles of renovation and replacement. When we specify materials and products, we try to think about long-term value instead of first costs. A piece of furniture that will last 10 years (with some simple reupholstering) is far more sustainable than one that has to be replaced every two years. Johnathan J. Styles Founder and Principal, Styles Studio Collaborative Circularity should be a defining goal for the marine industry, as a material’s sustainability story reflects not only the wider environmental impact of a singular project, but also of the entire industry. As designers and specifiers, we must look beyond straightforward longevity and consider second and third life applications for every product. The marine sector has long led in innovation and is poised to be at the forefront of this critical resolution. By leveraging our industry’s vast intellectual, social and cultural resources, we can overcome barriers in sourcing, certification and reuse to fully embrace the SMI Declaration. Aldona Makinen CEO and Marine Lighting Designer, TVV Marine Circularity is a relevant long-term goal, but in the marine industry it must be implemented through realistic, compliant solutions. Today, we engineer luminaires with long lifespans, using durable materials and serviceable structures that allow key components to be replaced rather than discarded. While certification and safety requirements are integral to our solutions, early-stage specifications, cost pressures and project timelines may still favour off-the-shelf solutions, but we see growing alignment toward more durable, lifecycle-based design. Lone Ditmer CEO, Dansk Wilton Circularity is essential for the future, but it goes beyond recycling. The ability to recycle must never justify overconsumption or inefficient resource use. Instead, circularity requires a holistic approach that prioritises material health, quality and durability. Recycled does not automatically mean sustainable; true circularity is about optimising resource use and should be guided by the waste hierarchy: refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle. Responsible production, high-quality materials and long product lifetimes are therefore fundamental to reducing impact and ensuring materials retain their value over time. Achieving meaningful impact also requires collaboration across the industry to develop shared solutions, rather than focusing solely on competitive advantage. Neil Miller Director of Business Development, Reliatex Circularity is a strong candidate for the ultimate sustainability goal in passenger ship interiors, though it isn’t a comprehensive solution. Moving towards closed-loop material systems can reduce lifecycle impact, given the frequent refurbishment of cruise and ferry spaces. Engineered to break down in landfill conditions, Reliatex’s Hyphyn biodegradable performance vinyl addresses end-of-life impact in a way traditional vinyl never has, all while maintaining the durability, cleanability and refined aesthetic expected at sea. >>
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