Investment Opportunities

A sustainable and successful circular economy requires investments

Changes must be made at all levels

The fashion industry must change in response to increased environmental concern and instability of supply chains. This requires investment into developing technologies by key industry leaders such as Target. These proposals require buy in at all levels of Target's retail, management, and product development teams for a successful payoff in the future.

Design for Circularity
Train designers to prioritize the guest and end of wear of the garment.
Innovate with Materials
Disconnect Target's supply chains from volatile crude oil markets and invest in renewable, biobased feedstocks.
Commit to Reverse Logistics
Take back worn garments to reduce waste in landfills and engage with guests throughout the lives of their purchases.
Invest in Recycling
Support technology advancement at local recycling firms and convert worn garments into a revenue stream.

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DRAG-AND-DROP BUILDER

. . . Into a Circular Lifecycle

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State & Track Goals

Integrate circular opportunities into Target's existing water, chemical, and environmental objectives. Highlight key, traceable metrics such as GHG emissions, use of virgin petroleum derived textiles, volume of recycling stream, and ratio of All In Motion sales to returns through Take-Back program.

Decrease GHG emissions 62% per garment using biobased and recycled fibers

Disconnect Target's supply chain from volatile petroleum industry

Integrate circular thinking into every division at Target and All In Motion

Invest in the future of fashion, serving as a leader in the apparel industry