“It’s not innovation itself, but the adoption of innovation, that will determine whether there will be a more sustainable society on a finite planet.” We spoke with Clara Guasch, Director of Girbau Lab.
Girbau LAB is a collaboration space created to generate value through innovation. Its objectives are to promote a cultural shift towards resource consumption and foster circularity to reduce the textile industry’s environmental impact. GIRBAU LAB identifies and connects with the most relevant and innovative environments worldwide to gather, create, and jointly develop all initiatives, ideas, solutions, and technologies capable of transforming the industry and bringing societal value.
Clara Guasch is the director of Girbau Lab and a member of Girbau’s Innovation Council. Clara identifies the most relevant and innovative environments worldwide to gather, co-create, and develop initiatives, ideas, solutions, and technologies that contribute to transforming the textile industry.
“Collaborative innovation takes us to very interesting places we cannot reach alone,” highlights Clara Guasch.
What does innovation mean to you?
A way of looking, learning, and applying.
How do you apply innovation in your daily life? And in your work/company?
By observing, combining, and proposing new or different perspectives.
Why do you think collaborative innovation is important?
Because it takes us to very interesting places we cannot reach alone.
How do you envision the future of the industrial ecosystem?
Connected, symbiotic, and regenerative.
How do you think organizations should adapt to Industry 4.0?
Should they always be adapting? It may be time to start a conversation about Industry 5.0.
How can innovation contribute to having a more sustainable and responsible industry for the planet?
It’s not innovation itself but the adoption of innovation that will determine whether there will be a more sustainable society on a finite planet.
What does INDPULS mean to you?
A great idea come true!
