Who

Suzi Delaney is a Circular Supply Chain Expert and the founder of RPlanet.

From her career in fashion buying which began in the 90's to today, Suzi has been at the forefront of creating products that people desire.

Having left the fashion industry in 2000 due to the devaluing of creativity and the lack of respect within the industry, Suzi retrained in interior design and architecture and delivered a variety of domestic projects in the UK, Italy and Switzerland.

During this time, her creative thoughts turned toward the fashion industry once again, specifically the social and environmental impact fashion has on the planet. As Suzi began to educate herself on the issues facing society and the growing threats to our planet, she soon discovered the direction that production needed to take in order for our planet to thrive once again. From this journey, RPlanet was born.

RPlanet is an innovative circular supply chain solution which creates infinitely and entirely recyclable luxury products. Cradle to Cradle compliant, RPlanet’s low-impact system designs products for disassembly and recycling in a closed loop.

TIMELINE

    2018

    • Suzi studies “Luxury In A Changing World” at The London College of Fashion
    • Development of initial prototype
    • Exploration of sustainable materials and supply base

    2019

    • Begins Cradle to Cradle Material Health Certification process
    • Second round of prototypes
    • Begin building alliances with Fashion Roundtable, Fashion Revolution, Fashion for Good, Global Fashion Agenda, British Fashion Council and Sustainable Angle

    2020

    • Overcame challenges with material components due to hazardous chemicals
    • Driven to innovate industry-first materials
    • Signed contract with leading regenerated nylon producer

    2021

    • Final prototype development in Milan
    • Finalised supply base with guidance by Cradle to Cradle

    2022

    • Signed contract with disassembly partner to trial RPlanet materials
    • Successful pre disassembly test of RPlanet materials

    2023

    • Worked with Luxembourg's Interior Ministry who were leading EU’s circular strategy
    • Achieved successful disassembly test for Tote design
    • Gained initial proof of concept for product circularity

    2024

    • Patent filed
    • Commercial partner discussions