Advancing circularity of disaster relief tents
This Case Study presentation will share key findings, (inc. comprehensive Product Carbon Footprint of current products (BLUE tent, Family tent, and new Eco-Family tent), and qualitative insights into their use, maintenance and disposal. Recommendations to improve their environmental performance, by advancing circular economy and emission reductions, will be presented, before we open the floor for audience Q&A.
- Brief outline of current industry status quo, and project context
- Headline research & LCA findings
- Presentation of alternative design scenarios
- Audience Q&A
The session aims to raise awareness with international multipliers and key players in the humanitarian aid sector, and disseminate the sustainable solutions identified for environmental impact reduction. Ideally this sparks discussions during the session, and subsequently in the wider sector, for redefined industry standards for humanitarian aid tents.