The French Fédération de la Mode Circulaire (FMC) has announced the start of a new European competition. The Circular Fashion Synergies Awards are more than just another award for projects in the field of “sustainable fashion,” said the organizers. Rather, they are intended to honor collaborations that specifically accelerate the development of the circular economy in the textile industry.
The fashion industry is currently facing major ecological and regulatory challenges. Therefore, the transition to sustainable business models has become essential. The significance of this new prize is said to lie in its ability to recognize solutions that go beyond the experimental stage. These should be operational, profitable and usable on a large scale. For this purpose, the FMC wants to honor actors who work in the following areas: second-hand, repair, upcycling, eco-design or recycling.
Maxime Delavallée, the president of the Fédération de la Mode Circulaire, stated: “[Die Circular Fashion Synergies Awards] show that integrating circular solutions into large companies is not only possible, but is already happening at a European level.”
Applications for the first edition are possible until April 30th. The submitted projects must have arisen from an operational collaboration between complementary actors and have been implemented after 2022. The prerequisite is that they have already achieved initial visible results and are active on the European market.
The selected candidates can apply for two different awards:
- the Jury Prize, awarded by a jury of European executives and institutional representatives;
- the Audience Award, which is chosen by the industry community through a vote on social media.
The awards ceremony will take place on June 4th at Sciences Po in Paris during Circular Fashion Day.
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