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Extended Producer Responsibility

Going Circular / California Act

30 September 2024

4 minutes

Landmark Responsible Textile Recovery Act Signed into Law by California Governor

California has become the first US state to pass a textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bill, which aims to hold producers accountable for the reuse and recycling of apparel and footwear sold in the state.

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Report

EPR Policies / Global Dialogue

27 September 2024

6 minutes

EPR is a performance-based regulation in which specific outcomes and objectives are set and defined by law, and so are the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in delivering on these (such as obligated producers, local governments, charities, and non-profit operators).

Common Approach to EPR Policy Design a Must to Solve Global Waste Crisis, Asserts New Study

A report by Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines a shared direction of travel and the opportunity for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to create ambitious outcomes that accelerate the circular economy transition.

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EPR Policies / UK Scenario

27 September 2024

3 minutes

The industry contributes approximately £62 billion to the UK economy, highlighting its importance in terms of employment, revenue, and cultural impact. However, the environmental cost of the industry is substantial as well.

Variable EPR Fees Needed for Clothing and Textiles, says White Paper on UK Circularity

An industry-backed white paper lays out a clear call to the UK government to incentivise sustainability and secure funding for the development of high-impact circular infrastructure, jobs and skills in the country.

Staff Writer

EPR Implementation / SME Support

13 September 2024

2 minutes

UKFT will fund a project by which two SMEs will be selected to work with experts on EPR on a three-month project aimed at gathering data to develop a balanced EPR fee system for the UK.

UKFT Launches Competition for Fashion and Textile SMEs to Join EPR Project

UKFT has launched a competition for fashion and textile small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the UK or those that place products in the UK market to help develop an intelligent, fair and balanced EPR fee system for Britain.

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EU Textiles Strategy / Waste Framework

6 July 2023

3 minutes

The EU generates 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste per year. Clothing and footwear alone accounts for 5.2 million tonnes of waste, equivalent to 12 kg of waste per person every year.

EU Wants Mandatory EPR: Producers to be Responsible for Full Lifecycle of Textile Products

Producers would soon be held responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products, according to the new proposals to introduce mandatory and harmonised Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles in all EU Member States.

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