Overview
A circular model is essential for achieving a sustainable future in the sectors of Tourism, Food, and Fashion because these sectors are resource-intensive, waste-generating, and environmentally impactful.
Transitioning from a linear 'take-make-dispose' economy to a circular 'reduce-reuse-regenerate' system can help reduce environmental damage, support economic resilience, and promote social equity.
A circular economy is not just an environmental choice, but a strategic imperative for building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient systems in Tourism, Food, and Fashion.
Key Challenges
Problem Areas to Ideate
Tourism: From Footprint to Handprint
Encourage eco-friendly infrastructure, reuse systems, and community-based tourism to reduce environmental and social costs
Food: From Waste to Value
Reduce food loss, turn waste into compost/biogas, promote regenerative agriculture and local eating
Fashion: From Fast to Regenerative
Shift toward durable, recyclable materials and promote reuse models like renting, swapping, and upcycling
Innovation Opportunities
Resource Efficiency
Maximize value from materials and energy across all three sectors
Innovation and Green Jobs
Encourage entrepreneurship in sustainability and create new employment opportunities
System Resilience
Build more self-sufficient and locally anchored systems
Equity and Inclusivity
Create benefits for workers, artisans, and communities through circular practices