EPR news and archive

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...

Business|Opinion Featured

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...

BusinessPartner Content

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?...

BusinessPartner Content

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...

Fashion Featured

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...