Fashion #Sustainability
The Cost of Clothing Collection Is Borne by the Makers | The EU’s Textile EPR
In 2025, the EU revised its Waste Framework Directive and made extended producer responsibility mandatory for textiles such as clothing, shoes and bedding. Under this system, businesses that place products on the market bear the costs of collection, sorting and recycling.
The Cost of Clothing Collection Is Borne by the Makers | The EU’s Textile EPR
In 2025, the EU revised its Waste Framework Directive and made extended producer responsibility mandatory for textiles such as clothing, shoes and bedding. Under this system, businesses that place products on the market bear the costs of collection, sorting and recycling.
Unsold Clothing Must Not Be Thrown Away | The Disposal Ban That Began in the EU
In the EU, from July 19, 2026, large companies are in principle prohibited from disposing of unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes. The rule is based on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and recycling is also generally included as “disposal.”
Unsold Clothing Must Not Be Thrown Away | The Disposal Ban That Began in the EU
In the EU, from July 19, 2026, large companies are in principle prohibited from disposing of unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes. The rule is based on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and recycling is also generally included as “disposal.”
Secondhand Clothing Is Becoming One-Tenth of Fashion | The Global Resale Market
Global secondhand apparel sales rose 18% year on year in 2023 to reach $197 billion. Some forecasts expect the market to reach $350 billion by 2028. This is a look at secondhand clothing as a market.
Secondhand Clothing Is Becoming One-Tenth of Fashion | The Global Resale Market
Global secondhand apparel sales rose 18% year on year in 2023 to reach $197 billion. Some forecasts expect the market to reach $350 billion by 2028. This is a look at secondhand clothing as a market.
64% of Clothes People Let Go of Are Discarded | Where Japan’s Clothing Goes
In Japan, 731,000 tons of clothing are let go of each year, and 64.3% of it is discarded. Reuse accounts for 18.1%, and recycling for 17.4%. We look at the material flow presented by the Ministry of the Environment.
64% of Clothes People Let Go of Are Discarded | Where Japan’s Clothing Goes
In Japan, 731,000 tons of clothing are let go of each year, and 64.3% of it is discarded. Reuse accounts for 18.1%, and recycling for 17.4%. We look at the material flow presented by the Ministry of the Environment.
Global Fiber Production Reaches 132 Million Tons | The Reality of a 7.6% Recycling Share
Global fiber production reached a record high of 132 million tons in 2024. Meanwhile, recycled fibers accounted for 7.6%. Circularity is not keeping pace with the speed of production growth.
Global Fiber Production Reaches 132 Million Tons | The Reality of a 7.6% Recycling Share
Global fiber production reached a record high of 132 million tons in 2024. Meanwhile, recycled fibers accounted for 7.6%. Circularity is not keeping pace with the speed of production growth.
Clothes Get a Resume | The EU Digital Product Passport
The EU Ecodesign Regulation requires products’ durability and use of recycled materials to be shown through a digital product passport. Specific requirements for textile products are expected to be adopted in 2027.
Clothes Get a Resume | The EU Digital Product Passport
The EU Ecodesign Regulation requires products’ durability and use of recycled materials to be shown through a digital product passport. Specific requirements for textile products are expected to be adopted in 2027.