PhD Scholarship in Quantifying Circular Economy Impacts in Australian workwear

This project aims to identify, measure and model circular economy initiatives in workwear. The expected outcome is an evidence-based mathematical decision tool, which enables impact measurement of circular economy initiatives in the workwear sector. The project aims to discover and optimise opportunities for net positive impact in workwear value chains, such as enhanced efficiencies, waste reduction, cost reduction, productivity increase, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions, while taking uncertainty into consideration. Using the high-visibility workwear industry as a case study, a guiding framework for circular economy decision-making in the apparel context can be built. This project is ultimately aimed at advancing the understanding of quantifiable impacts and building a clear business case for circularity in hi-vis workwear and associated textiles. The scholarship is part of the CSIRO Industry PhD Program, which provides comprehensive training and industry engagement opportunities.