61 and eliminates a key recycling barrier without compromising on design and quality,” says Jacobsen. For Rachel Guy, senior contact sales director at Ulster Carpets, circularity is only one piece of a broader sustainability picture. “Circularity is an important ambition for passenger ship interiors, but it should not override sustainability priorities such as responsible sourcing, efficient manufacturing, short supply chains and, crucially, long-term performance,” says Guy. Paul Pringle, managing director at Solarglide, a blinds and window treatment solution provider, says product design has a direct role to play in supporting circular strategies. “At Solarglide, we support the ambition to make circularity the ultimate sustainability goal for passenger ship interiors by designing durable, repairable products, made from materials with longer lifecycles, and enabling cruise lines to refit, reuse and upgrade rather than fully replace,” says Pringle. Carine Equeter, vice president at Morbern Europe, says circularity must be grounded in material innovation and realistic end-of-life solutions. “Circularity should be the longterm sustainability goal for passenger ship interiors, provided safety and durability are maintained,” she says. “At Morbern Europe, we support this ambition through high bio-based and recycled-content coated fabrics designed to outlast alternatives and reduce replacement cycles.” Gordon Boggis, CEO of Carnegie Fabrics, urges the industry not to treat circularity as an isolated goal. “Circularity should be the ultimate goal for passenger ship interiors, and it must be achieved without compromising performance, safety or scalability,” says Boggis. “We also design for end-of-life pathways, including reuse, recycling and energy recovery, helping to reduce waste while meeting stringent maritime standards.” Dion Bosch Business Development Manager, Forest Group Companies that actively embrace circularity can differentiate themselves and gain a competitive advantage, as sustainability requirements are becoming increasingly important for passenger ship interiors, driven by stricter regulations and market developments. At Forest Group, we actively follow these trends and translate them into our product offering. For example, we offer aluminium curtain tracks with up to 95 per cent recycled content, helping us reduce our impact step by step. At the same time, challenges remain, such as regulatory requirements, certification processes, the availability of high-quality recycled materials. Further progress will require practical collaboration across the value chain and clear, achievable industry guidelines. Eleonore Seilles Contract Manager, Remer Rubinetterie Remer Rubinetterie considers circularity extremely important. For this reason, Remer develops solutions designed to reduce water consumption, uses highly recyclable materials such as brass and stainless steel, and adopts low-impact Physical Vapour Deposition finishes, produced inhouse. Remer customises mixer flow rates to meet specific client needs. Its cradle-to-cradle design approach ensures all internal components can be disassembled, allowing separation of metal parts and full recyclability at end of life. Remer also manufactures cartridges and flexible hoses in-house, ensuring long-term traceability and availability of spare parts. Artur Iwasinik Founder and Managing Director, EdLab Interior EdLab Interior believes circularity should be the long-term sustainability goal for passenger ship interiors. In our field, one practical step in that direction is refurbishment instead of automatic full replacement. At EdLab Interior, we support this approach through renewal solutions such as wrapping, wallpaper replacement and surface preparation, helping extend the life of existing interiors with less invasive interventions. One of the key barriers is that refurbishment is still often undervalued compared with replacement. That is why we focus on execution quality, finish consistency and practical methods that show renewal can be both responsible and commercially viable. Olaf Schindler International Project Manager, Cristallux Circularity should be the ultimate sustainability goal for passenger ship interiors, provided it is practical across the full lifecycle. At Cristallux, our proprietary material for our lighting fixtures, Alamar, is 100 per cent recyclable, and we have already achieved circularity in production by recycling all cut-offs into the next production run. The same applies to old fixtures: Alamar can be recovered and reused for new fixtures. The main barrier is global dry dock logistics – transport emissions and costs can outweigh the recycling benefit. To scale this responsibly, the industry needs a worldwide partner network to enable local collection, recycling and remanufacturing. Melanie Warden Project Manager, Ocean Outfit True circularity in passenger ship interior refurbishments is ambitious but essential for all aiming for a more sustainable future. At Ocean Outfit, we prioritise sustainable practices across all projects. This includes partnering with suppliers offering IMO-compliant sustainable options. Whether refreshing or fully redesigning onboard spaces, we aim to upcycle furniture that remains within its lifespan rather than replace it. Techniques such as hard surface repairs, French polishing, hardware replacement and reupholstery help extend product life. Importantly, these efforts are always balanced with maintaining design intent and ensuring a high-quality passenger experience.
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