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Vroom Summit 2024: Advanced Circularity in Fashion, Beauty, and Luxury

The Vroom Summit 2024, held at the prestigious Yacht Club in Monaco, gathered industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to explore the future of sustainability and circularity in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and luxury. Under the theme of "Advanced Circularity", the event offered a rich program of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, cementing Monaco's role as a hub for sustainable luxury innovation.Key Themes and Topics Revolutionizing PackagingThe Summit spotlighted the urgent need for innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions. Pablo Costa, Global VP of Packaging at Unilever, emphasized how brands can transition from single-use plastics to biodegradable and reusable alternatives without compromising design or functionality. Digital passports for products were highlighted as a way to enhance traceability, ensuring that materials can be efficiently recycled or upcycled at the end of their life cycle. Digital Product Passports Speakers addressed the integration of blockchain technology and QR-code-based passports, which provide consumers and recyclers with detailed information about the origins, materials, and lifecycle of a product. These tools aim to foster transparency, enabling informed purchasing and responsible disposal or recycling of goods. Reinventing Fabrics Innovations in fabric production were a key focus, with presentations on bio-engineered and recycled textiles. Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of Carbios, shared insights into enzymatic