In an interview with René Bethmann (Senior Innovation Manager), he explains how VAUDE Sport & Co. KG, Germany has achieved climate-neutral production since 2022 and aims for a climate-neutral supply chain by 2030. René Bethmann explains their shift from fossil-based materials to renewable carbon sources, including bio-based, CO2-based, and recycled materials. He highlights the challenges in material availability and the need for new recycling processes and new waste collection streams which can handle complex multi-component textile products.
VAUDE’s strategy includes ensuring the high quality of recycled products, developing repairable and recyclable designs, and collaborating on industry-wide recycling solutions.
Participation in the Renewable Carbon Initiative supports VAUDE’s goals by providing a framework for reducing fossil feedstocks and promoting sustainable technologies.
Read the full interview to learn more about Vaude’s sustainable strategies and its path to a circular economy here: https://renewable-carbon-initiative.com/members/vaude-sport/
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Renewable Carbon Initiative, original text, 2023-03.
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