60 to sea as carpet comes back as a Prada or Gucci bag and so much more. That’s circularity worth specifying.” For Helena Sawelin, partner and design and sustainability director at Tillberg Design of Sweden, the question is no longer whether circular solutions exist, but how the industry gets the necessary support to implement them. “The real challenge is whether the industry is willing to pay the neccessary cost of renovating near recycling facilities or transporting materials to them,” says Sawelin. She believes meaningful progress is nevertheless achievable through stronger collaboration across the supply chain. “After years of searching for collaboration, we have identified several companies that can recycle and process residue materials during renovations,” she says, noting that these partners are already handling materials including metals, furniture, cables, electronics, plastics and textiles. At the same time, some designers believe circularity should form part of a broader lifecycle-based sustainability strategy rather than becoming the sole objective guiding specification decisions. Petra Ryberg, designer and owner of Studio Berg+, says durability and long-term environmental performance can sometimes outweigh strict circularity targets within the operational constraints of cruise interiors. “I believe looking with a wider lens is important,” she says. “Something that isn’t fully circular but lasts twice as long might actually be better for the environment in the end. It’s crucial to keep the customer experience, economy and full environmental impact of a product in mind.” Circular innovation For outfitters and suppliers, circularity is increasingly shaping how products are developed, specified and maintained within passenger ship interiors. Alongside recyclability, companies are also focusing on material longevity, responsible sourcing and reducing waste throughout manufacturing and refurbishment processes. Camilla Aalbæk Jacobsen, environmental, social and governance manager at Ege Carpets, says material composition can play a major role in improving circular outcomes within marine interiors. “By offering International Maritime Organization-classified Colortec carpets made from 100 per cent pure wool, Ege Carpets replaces the traditional 80/20 wool-nylon blend FEATURE “ Circularity should be the ultimate goal for passenger ship interiors, and it must be achieved without compromising performance, safety or scalability” Gordon Boggis Carnegie Fabrics Cristallux uses Alamar, a completely recyclable material, in its light fixtures
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