CISUTAC research study on Circular Business Models - Stakeholders survey
The CISUTAC partners (Circular and Sustainable Textiles and Clothing) are conducting a research project on textiles Circular Business Models. The research project looks essentially into the following business models: repair, re-use and recycling.

This research project aims to understand the challenges and success factors faced by the above-mentioned business models and how they could be scaled up to create an integrated circular textile value chain. This is why this research is looking in particular at interaction and cooperation between different actors of the value chain.

Answering this survey should take around 20 minutes. 
The questions marked with * are mandatory. 

If you have questions or encounter any technical issues, please contact Marie-Jeanne at marie-jeanne.gaertner@rreuse.org.
Thanks a lot for your time and interest.
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1. Consent
I consent voluntarily to be a participant in this study and understand that I can refuse to answer questions and I can withdraw from the study at any time, without having to give a reason. *
I understand that taking part in the study involves: an initial questionnaire survey completed by the participant and a potential video-recorded follow-up interview. *
I understand that the information I provide will be used for the publication of a report including research conclusions, case studies, policy recommendations and a transcript of survey results. *
I understand that personal information collected about me that can identify me, such as my name or where I live, will not be shared beyond the study team. *
I agree that my information can be quoted in research outputs and that my personal data will be anonymized. *
2. About you
Name
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Organisation
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Position
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In which country are you based?
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In which of the following activities of the textile value chain is your organisation involved? *
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3. Enabling conditions for the development of a circular textiles value chain
Collection and sorting

Please evaluate the importance of each parameter for a proper implementation of the mandatory textile separate collection.

Not important at all
Not very important
Neutral
Important
Very important
Setting separate targets for re-use, preparation for re-use and recycling
Setting an EPR scheme
Making municipalities responsible for the collection
Setting collection tenders
Setting multiple types of collection points
Involving as many stakeholders as possible
Introducing quality labels (e.g. label promoting collection by social enterprises)
Developing digital tools to locate donation points
Fostering partnerships between actors
Clear selection
Can you indicate other crucial parameters for the implementation of textile separate collection?

Should we collect separately reusable and non-reusable textiles?

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Why?
How to ensure that consumers discard their clothes properly? *

Which actors should finance the collection and sorting operations?

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In your view, in today's and future management of used textiles, what is the role of manual sorting and what is the role of automated sorting?

At what scale will automatic sorting facilities be needed?

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Manual sorting centres
Automatic sorting centres
Recycling centres
Local level
National level
Cross-country (Europe)
How could the information requirement included in the Digital Product Passport facilitate sorting, preparation for re-use and recycling processes?
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Unlocking the potential of repair, re-use and recycling  
Can you evaluate the effectiveness of each of the following policy instruments in sustaining or further developing repair, re-use and recycling business models?  *
Not effective at all
Not very effective
Neutral
Effective
Very effective
Re-use targets, preparation for re-use targets, recycling targets
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles
Circular design requirements (reparability, reusability, recyclability criteria)
Information requirement on fibre composition on textile labels
Care instructions for consumers available on the label
Reduced VAT for reused products and repair services
Reserved collection tenders for social enterprises
Mandatory criteria for sustainable public procurement
Can you identify other policy instruments that would support the development of circular business models?
How can we make repair/re-use/recycling cheaper? *
Should producers/retailers propose repair guarantees (free repair services)?
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Why?
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Can the development of online resale platforms foster repair and re-use?

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Why?
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How can we sensitize consumers on the importance of buying quality products with higher social and environmental benefits? (at policy and business level) *
Do you conduct any activities in that respect? If yes, please specify.
If you are a re-use operator, what percentage of the textiles you collect is being re-used locally (in your own country)?
According to your experience, how important are investment in R&D for each of the following areas? *
Not important at all
Not very important
Neutral
Important
Very important
Circular design
Collection
Sorting
Preparation for re-use operations
Preparation for recycling operations
Fibre-to-fibre recycling
Can you indicate other areas of the value chain that require investment in R&D?
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Where are further innovations in recycling required?

What is the future recycling capacity needed in Europe to handle textiles waste arising in Europe (tonnes per facility)?

Skills needed for the transition

How do you perceive the current status quo in your area of work: are the skills needed for circular business models already available?

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If not, what is the problem and how to solve it? *
Actors involvement
We have identified the following actors as crucial stakeholders for the textile circular transition:

- policy makers
- producers/retailers
- social enterprises
- charities
- municipalities
- private collectors/sorters
- recyclers

Can you describe partnerships or cooperation models between stakeholders you are aware of?
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Can you identify actors that are missing or difficult to reach for the development of circular business models?
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4. Your business model's success factors

Do you receive external financial support?

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Yes
No
Subsidies
Public grants
Third party payments
Private donations
Private fees and payments
Other? Please specify.
What is your average revenue for a tonne of reused textile sold? (if relevant)
Please note that this information will not be published without your consent.
What is your average revenue for a tonne of fibre-to-fibre recycled textile sold? (if relevant)
Please note that this information will not be published without your consent.

What are your main operating costs (e.g. collection costs, sorting costs, salaries payment…)?

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5. Concluding question

Please evaluate how impactful each of the following parameters are to scale up textile circular business models in the future?

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Not impactful at all
Not very impactful
Neutral
Impactful
Very impactful
Policy support
Financial support
Cooperation & partnerships among the value chain
Support to skills development
Shift in consumers’ behaviour
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