Optimizing your sustainable business model by using data analytics: a short guide for SMEs.
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo & Clara Solé – MODACC Turning information into impact Across industries, many companies are proving that data can be a powerful tool for sustainability. By using data strategically, businesses are optimising their resources, reducing waste, and aligning profitability with environmental responsibility. Take, for example, fashion SMEs that use predictive […]
From Tradition to Innovation by Integrating 3D Printing and Sustainable Craft Development
By Reginnova NE Integrate 3D Printing technologies in TCLF sectors using Expert Advice Introduction The TCLF industries are a pillar of the European economy, and crucial from a strategic as well as from a cultural standpoint, with over 2,2 million workers employed across Europe in TCLF industries and over 5 million people employed in the […]
Value validation through biometric methods
By Hanne Thaarup Mølbak & Katrin Meinert Ibsen. VIA University College // Contributors: Anne Louise Bang, Malene Pilgaard Harsaae, Tine Hjort, Aron Grigoleit, Pia Hansen, Nikolaj Sloth Kramer, René Claus Larsen, Martin Storkholm Nielsen, Klaus Greve True How do consumers experience craftsmanship when it meets digital innovation? Researchers from VIA University College are exploring this […]
ANALYSING THE CLIMATE IMPACTS OF SME FASHION BUSINESS MODELS
By Silvia Forin, Eveliina Hylkilä, Annu Markkula, Essi Paronen & Hanna Pihkola. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Innovation, circularity and sustainability Are innovative business models always more sustainable than traditional ones? Not necessarily. Ride-hailing platforms like Uber, for example, though representing a business innovation, increase traffic congestion and emissions in urban areas, encourage car […]
Bridging the skills gap: preparing artists and makers for a sustainable, inclusive, and digital future
By Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio, María Cristina Ortega & Arkaitz Celaá. ECBN and 3Walks The cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are increasingly recognized as key actors in Europe’s green, digital, and social transitions. Yet, while the demand for new competencies is rapidly growing, a persistent skills gap continues to challenge the sector. Many artists, craftspeople, and […]
Brewing Creativity: Coffee’s role in Fashion and Textile Sustainability
By Katarina Rauhala, Liisa Ronkainen and Outi Räsänen. Oulu University of Applied Sciences In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and circular design, coffee—one of the most consumed beverages globally —is finding new life beyond the cup. From used coffee packaging to spent grounds, this brown bean is being repurposed in innovative ways across fashion, […]
Digital transformation as a catalyst of change for micro companies and SMEs
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo & Clara Solé. MODACC. Digitalization could have started as a trend, but now it is a well-known catalyst for change. For SMEs and micro companies, going digital is not just about adopting optimization tools, but about rethinking how they create and deliver value, stay competitive, and remain resilient in […]
ENABLING SUFFICIENCY-BASED CONSUMPTION IN FASHION
By Hannamaija Tuovila, Annu Markkula & Päivi Petänen. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Consumers play a significant role in advancing the uptake sustainable fashion by engaging in more responsible consumption practises. In order to facilitate the widespread adoption of sustainable fashion, it is essential that consumers have access to diverse solutions. The challenge lies […]
Reimagining cultural heritage through sustainable approaches using 3D printing technologies
By Aura Mihai, Antonela Curteza, Dorin Ionesi, Ramona Budeanu, Raluca Lupu, Iuliana Streba, Radu Firicel, Theona Chelariu, Crina Croitoru, Alina Iacob, Briada Zaplitnii. Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi Heritage by 3D Printing – A Contemporary Tribute to Romanian Traditions The Easter Egg collection is a heartfelt homage to one of the most intricate and […]
Digital Carriers – Putting NFC into action to explore and unlock value creation potentials
By Klaus Greve True & Martin Storkholm Nielsen, VIA University College Contributors: Anne Louise Bang, Aron Grigoleit, Pia Hansen, Malene Pilgaard Harsaae, Tine Hjort, Katrin Meinert Ibsen, Nikolaj Sloth Kramer, René Claus Larsen, Hanne Thaarup Mølbak, Martin Storkholm Nielsen, Klaus Greve True. INTRODUCTION In the spring of 2025, VIA University College hosted a group of […]