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Starting January 2025, the EU will mandate the separate collection of textiles, requiring Member States to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. While this is a significant step towards circularity, it also presents risks and challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the successful implementation of EPR schemes. Municipalities and social enterprises play a crucial role in mitigating these risks and ensuring that EPR schemes align with EU legislation while prioritizing the waste hierarchy principle.

In collaboration with Rreuse, we have published a joint statement that explores the challenges and opportunities of designing an effective EPR scheme for textiles. Read our joint statement here