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A used-clothing collection container

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.

Clothes hanging on hangers in a shop

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.”

A tag attached to clothing

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.