Sustainable Innovation Hub

The sailing industry is taking steps to improve the recyclability of its equipment. At the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships in Scheveningen, the first Equipment Recycling Hub was piloted. This initiative is a collaboration between World Sailing, World Sailing Trust, and Metstrade.

World Sailing’s Sustainability Agenda 2030 requires that Olympic Class manufacturers’ non-reusable or non-recyclable boat-building waste does not exceed 20% of the boat hull’s finished weight by 2030. This is a challenging goal, but there is a growing commitment to sustainability from all stakeholders in the sailing industry.

Sustainable innovations on display at Metstrade

The Sustainable Innovation Hub aims to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities around recycling sailing equipment, and to brainstorm solutions together. Visitors to the upcoming Metstrade will be able to see the items collected at the World Championships in the Sustainable Innovation Hub in Hall 12 and can share their ideas for recycling them.

Jo Aleh, a World Sailing Athletes Committee chair and competitor, supports the Sustainable Innovation Hub initiative. She says athletes want manufacturers to reduce environmental impacts and better integrate sustainable technologies.

The Sustainable Innovation Hub is a valuable opportunity for the sailing industry to come together and work towards a more sustainable future. By working together, we can make a real difference in reducing the environmental impact of this sport.

Make your mark today and share your ideas.