Enabling circular thinking: building packaging knowledge in fashion & home textiles industries

Written By Pippa Corry

philo & co partnered with the University of Manchester to deliver expert content as part of a 10-week professional development course. The course was tailored for professionals in the fashion and home textiles industry, exploring how packaging, distribution, and logistics contribute to environmental impact- and what can be done differently.

Approach: We co-created learning materials designed to be practical, evidence-based, and reflective. Content covered:

  • Where packaging and logistics emissions arise in the value chain

  • Myth-busting around recyclability and circular economy definitions

  • The evolving role of packaging in a circular economy

  • Strategic and design considerations for more circular packaging systems

Impact: Participants will access a course that offers clear insights into the challenges and opportunities within their roles, empowered to take action on packaging and logistics decisions. The combination of technical knowledge, real-world examples, and reflective exercises will support learners to identify practical steps toward reducing impact and embedding circularity.

Pippa Corry
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