Proposta de uma ferramenta conceitual para apoiar a implementação da Economia Circular no setor têxtil

Abstract

The textile sector is representative due to the continental dimensions that its activities occur throughout the value chain, which contributes to significant economic, environmental and social impacts, presenting opportunities for improvement at the operational and strategic levels towards sustainable development in production and consumption models. In this sense, the Circular Economy approach includes benefits from the perspectives of sustainability to contribute to overcoming challenges in the management of the operational stages of companies. Thus, this dissertation aimed to propose a conceptual tool (IntegraEC) to assist the integration of the Circular Economy in the textile sector. The theoretical basis addressed topics on the general context of the textile sector, the integration and challenges of the Circular Economy in the textile sector, circular business models and practices for the transition of the sector. The research method was based on the hypothetical-deductive approach, with a Systematic Bibliographic Review (RBS) and documentary analysis being carried out for the theoretical development of the pilot tool. A survey was conducted with academic experts and representatives of textile companies to analyze the tool. Data collection was performed using a form, and finally, a qualitative content analysis was performed to improve the final version of the tool. The results present the proposal of IntegraEC, which is an objective, quantitative and flexible self-assessment instrument regarding the adoption of more circular actions, increasing the level of competitiveness, in addition to helping to identify risks and opportunities to complement the understanding of circular performance. However, it is essential that the tool is still applied in multiple case studies to deepen its final validation.