HAIRCYCLE: a pilot study to explore and test regenerative, local, bio-based and circular models for human hair waste

HAIRCYCLE：一项试点研究，旨在探索和测试人类毛发废物的再生、局部、生物基和循环模型

• 批准号: AH/Z50550X/1
• 负责人: Rosie Hornbuckle
• 金额: $ 13.04万
• 依托单位: University of the Arts London
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Research Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2024 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FZ50550X%2F1
• 关键词: HAIRCYCLE; pilot; study; explore; test

Working with the London Borough of Newham (LBN) in East London, this project will develop and test new systemic methods and models for the collection, recycling and regeneration of human hair waste (HHW) from local hairdressers/barbershops to support the green transition in a local context. The project considers the local needs of hairdressing practices alongside the Council's Reduction and Recycling Plan, to combat waste whilst generating multifaceted value for people and planet to thrive within their local, circular bioeconomy. Context The rapid increase in production of unsustainable, non-renewable materials driven by extractive systems, has led to the current climate and humanitarian crisis, threatening biodiversity globally. The UK generates around 6.8 million kilograms of HHW which currently chokes drains and fills landfill sites, releasing harmful greenhouse gases. This is despite hair's valuable properties: lightweight, compostable (rich in nitrogen) and high in tensile strength. Current research shows it has the potential to be used in a range of different applications including textiles, bioplastics, fertiliser and building materials. However, there is currently no equitable system in place for collection, recycling and regeneration of human hair. Therefore, human hair represents a resource opportunity that is currently being missed.The majority of human hair in the UK passes through a well-established system: the hairdressing industry. Found on every high street, hairdressers employ over 281,000 people. Yet, hairdressing is one of the lowest paid jobs, especially in deprived areas. Nevertheless, hairdressers are social places, embodying a sense of familiarity and belonging, whist supporting well-being and identity. As an abundant bio-based resource, HHW has the potential to generate positive socio-economic and environmental value for local communities including businesses and residents. Through using participatory, co-design and placemaking approaches, this project aims to bring together local stakeholders (council officers, hairdressers, residents and creatives) to explore the role of hairdressers and barbers within a local circular bioeconomy for HHW.

该项目将与东伦敦的纽汉伦敦自治市 (LBN) 合作，开发和测试新的系统方法和模型，用于收集、回收和再生当地美发店/理发店的人发废物 (HHW)，以支持伦敦的绿色转型。当地背景。该项目考虑了当地美发实践的需求以及理事会的减少和回收计划，以消除浪费，同时为人类和地球在当地循环生物经济中蓬勃发展创造多方面的价值。背景由采掘系统驱动的不可持续、不可再生材料的生​​产迅速增加，导致了当前的气候和人道主义危机，威胁着全球生物多样性。英国产生约 680 万公斤 HHW，目前堵塞了下水道并填满了垃圾填埋场，释放出有害的温室气体。尽管头发具有重要的特性：重量轻、可堆肥（富含氮）和高拉伸强度。目前的研究表明，它有潜力用于一系列不同的应用，包括纺织品、生物塑料、肥料和建筑材料。然而，目前还没有公平的系统来收集、回收和再生人类头发。因此，人发代表着目前正在被错过的资源机会。英国的大部分人发都经过一个完善的系统：美发行业。每一条大街上都有美发师的身影，拥有超过 281,000 名员工。然而，美发是工资最低的工作之一，尤其是在贫困地区。然而，理发店是社交场所，体现了熟悉感和归属感，同时也支持幸福感和认同感。作为一种丰富的生物资源，HHW 有潜力为当地社区（包括企业和居民）产生积极的社会经济和环境价值。通过采用参与式、共同设计和场所营造的方法，该项目旨在将当地利益相关者（议会官员、美发师、居民和创意人员）聚集在一起，探索美发师和理发师在 HHW 当地循环生物经济中的作用。