WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE A DÉTOUR.
ABOUT US
We believe in the power
of collective intelligence
A resilient, ethical and circular textile industry - that's the futur we design. With Collective Détour, experts, businesses, and communities join forces to create solutions that matter for people and the planet.
At Collective Détour, we know there’s no one-size-fits-all recipe to become more sustainable or more circular.
What truly works is when we become a dynamic extension of your team, whether your company is small or big. We start with a quick read of your reality: how things work, where it gets stuck, and where opportunities are overflowing. Then together, we build a clear roadmap, short, mid, and long term.
Our role is to strengthen your sustainability and circularity function, or help you build it from the ground up if it doesn’t exist yet. We immerse ourselves in your values, your company culture, and your brand identity, so we can design an approach that’s concrete, realistic, and aligned.
Some call it “consulting”, we call it renting a dynamic cell: an experienced team that plugs into yours to move change forward, not just talk about it.
RENT-A-SUSTAINABILITY TEAM
our services
Your dedicated textile sustainability experts, on call.You need sustainability expertise but not a full-time hire. We get it.
With Rent-a-Sustainability Team, you get direct access to Collective Détour's consultants, on your schedule, for exactly the hours you need.
How it works:
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We open a client account for your organization
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You call on us whenever you need: strategic advice, stakeholder coordination, funding applications, supplier research, circularity roadmaps
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We track our hours. You get a clear invoice at the end of each month
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No retainer. No commitment. You pay for the hours we work
What's included:
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Strategic meetings and advisory calls
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Stakeholder mapping and matchmaking between industry players
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Grant and funding application support
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Supply chain sustainability assessments
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Ad hoc research and recommendations
Minimum: 2 hours/month | Billing: Monthly, net 30 days
You get a senior sustainability team without the overhead of hiring one.
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Know where you stand. Know where to go. Before you can build a sustainability strategy, you need to know your starting point.
Our Sustainability Assessment gives you a clear, honest picture of where your organization stands on environmental and social responsibility — and a concrete action plan to move forward.
How it works:
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We audit your current practices: supply chain, materials, operations, certifications, communications
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We benchmark you against industry standards and your competitors
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We identify gaps, risks, and quick wins
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You receive a full diagnostic report with prioritized recommendations and a 12-month action plan
What you get:
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Current state analysis across key sustainability dimensions
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Gap analysis vs. industry standards (B Corp, Science Based Targets, UNECE, etc.)
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Risk and opportunity mapping
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Prioritized action plan with timelines, estimated costs, and expected impact
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Executive summary ready for your board or stakeholders
Timeline: 4–8 weeks | Format: One-on-one working sessions + written report
This is not a 200-page shelf report. It's a working tool built to drive decisions.
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Test before you commit. Prove before you scale. You have a circularity idea but no proof it works. We help you find out — fast, lean, and with real data.
We design and run pilot projects that test your sustainable or circular initiative in real conditions before you invest at scale. From concept to results, we manage the entire process.
Examples of what we test:
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Takeback programs for deadstock or post-consumer textiles
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Software and technology solutions for textile waste recovery
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Market viability of a specific circular offering
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New sustainability or circularity programs before company-wide rollout
How it works:
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We scope the pilot together: objectives, success criteria, timeline
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We design the test methodology and coordinate all stakeholders
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We run the pilot : logistics, data collection, partner management
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You get a results report with go/no-go recommendation and scaling roadmap
What you get:
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Pilot design and project management from start to finish
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Stakeholder coordination across your value chain
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Real-world data and performance metrics
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Final report: results, learnings, and recommendation to scale, pivot, or stop
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Business case to present internally or to funders
Timeline: 3–12 months typical
You don't need a 3-year plan. You need proof of concept. That's what we deliver.
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Meet the Collective.
We are a sustainability consulting agency, dedicated to helping textile and apparel businesses shift towards circular, responsible, and resilient models. Through a network of experts, we deliver impactful strategies combining environmental performance, social responsibility, and economic viability.
THE COLLECTIVE
Co-Founder & Sustainability Strategist
Abby Marino
Economic analysis & systems optimization
Co-Founder & Sustainability Strategist
Myriam Laroche
Product development & secondhand merchandising
LEAD CONSULTANTS
Karine Laperrière
Sustainability Strategist
Sustainable supply chains
Marie-Joëlle Lepage
Sustainability Strategist
Eco-design & circular strategies
INDEPENDENT EXPERTS
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BENEFITS
Your Business Deserves Results
35%
Increase in Leads
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25%
Increase in Social Engagement
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12
Years in the Business
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