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Ireland launches national circular economy strategy for textile industry

The Irish government has launched a new strategy to overhaul the national textile industry, with the mission of shifting from a linear “take-make-waste” model to a circular economy. With the unveiling of the Whole of Government Economy Strategy 2026-2028 and the first-ever National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles, Ireland is...

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Fashion |Opinion

Why fast-fashion is harming second-hand – and what we can do about it

June ended with yet another blow to Europe’s struggling post-consumer textiles sector: Texaid Germany filed for insolvency. This is a significant setback for the group and for the broader reuse and recycling ecosystem. Just as European policymakers begin to treat textile waste with the seriousness it deserves, the very infrastructure needed to...

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Changemakers in fashion (part 1): Thami Schweichler, founder United Repair Centre

There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition—whether or not their efforts are visible to the broader public? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts, and activists. What can we learn from their work? In episode 1: Thami Schweichler of United Repair...

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How EPR for textiles is contributing to a sustainable future for the textile industry

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the textile industry, which faces major challenges in response. One of the key developments in this area is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles. The EPR holds producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their textile products, from production to recycling. This...

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Transformative change won’t come to the textile sector overnight—here’s why we need to accept intermediary solutions

It's no secret we’re beleaguered by an overwhelming textile waste problem. In 2020, the EU produced an average of 16 kilograms of textile waste per person, roughly equivalent to 50 garments—the vast majority of which was tossed by consumers rather than manufacturers or retailers. Shockingly, a mere 12 percent was reused or recycled, with the...

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Prepare for Producer Responsibility: is your brand compliant?

The textile industry is on the brink of significant changes, especially in terms of sustainability and circularity. For companies in fashion, it's crucial to stay informed about new laws and regulations, such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles. But what exactly does this entail, and what does it mean for your brand?...

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Extended producer responsibility for textiles: ‘don't miss out’

Do you import textiles to sell in the Netherlands? Or do you actually sell textiles from the Netherlands to other EU countries? Then it is important to think about the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles, as you will most likely have to deal with this. In short, extended producer responsibility for textiles means that the party...

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Fashion

Extended Producer Responsibility isn’t enough to tackle global ‘fashion waste mountain’. Here's why

The Netherlands will be the second European country to launch an EPR for textiles - but will the policy end waste colonialism? Textile waste is one of the world’s fastest-growing waste streams: according to the Clean Clothes Campaign, globally, upwards of 100 billion garments are produced each year, a huge portion of which don’t even reach...