99 Public spaces onboard several Costa Cruises ships now feature Bloom Back carpet, which was created by Aquafil and Radici Marine Photo: credit so the transition from ‘install and discard’ to ‘install and recover’ requires a coordinated effort – I am so thankful we found an excellent partner in that with Oceancircle, which provides sustainable waste management by collecting and processing discarded materials into valuable resources within a circular economy model. “Finally, circularity is often viewed by stakeholders as a ‘nice to have’ concept rather than a standard operational requirement. However, we are demonstrating that circularity is the most effective tool for cruise lines to future-proof their fleet against evolving regulations and rising environmental expectations.” Aquafil is working through the challenges tied to legacy supply chains, pre-existing contracts and technical specifications often defined years in advance by “letting the results speak for themselves,” says Stefani. “By showcasing our extensive, high-traffic installations already in place, we are proving true circularity is not a future concept, but a current, high-performance reality. It shows that you can achieve impressive interior design while adhering to the strictest principles of the circular economy.” Stefani sees Aquafil’s role expanding to offer more than just carpets. “We are working intensively to expand our circularity projects into several other high-impact product categories, inside and outside the cruise market” she says. “However, in the marine industry, to meet the rigorous IMO requirements, we need to be very careful and cooperate with partners starting from the research and development phase. Furthermore, we are examining the entire vessel interior under the lens. From upholstered furniture to decorative textiles, our next challenge is to see if every nylon component onboard can be tracked, recovered and regenerated.” “ We are proving true circularity is not a future concept, but a current, high-performance reality”
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