Sustainability is a doing word
ALSICO CIRCULAIR We offer circular solutions for your workwear. The circular economy intends to keep products and raw materials at their highest value in the chain for as long as possible. Our performance based ecodesign consists of four steps:
Alsico defines sustainability as impact management: We acknowledge and measure the impact of our activities on people and the environment. Our aim is the elimination of the negative impact and increasing the positive effects. We do this on three levels: 1. Product: by choosing fabrics and materials based on their lifecycle/impact
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2. Company: by having our impact management verified by third parties 3. Supply chain: by means of a transparent production chain that enables us to know all the risks. We link all our actions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).
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Design that is based on to the needs of the wearer causes a longer life span of the clothing. Example: the movement comfort of stretch and A move (p.19)..
We select raw materials based on their life cycle: low impact + long term use.. Example: the comfort and low water usage of the Tencel fibre (p. 27).
We personalize the clothing and simplify repair.
Starting from the design stage, we consider how the raw materials qualify for recycling. Example: the end of life solutions t hat Alsico offers you (p.11).
Alsico goes for:
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SDG 3
SDG 8
SDG 12
SDG 13
Health and Wellbeing
Decent work and economic growth
Responsible production and consumption
Climate action
CARE / Sustainability
Sustainability / CARE
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