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The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has conducted a study to identify data gaps across the textile industry’s supply and value chain. Collecting, owning, sharing and using data currently poses several challenges for the textile industry – and the wider circular economy. The study covers the entire textile life cycle, ...

On 17 June, the European Council adopted its position on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) with a focus on textile and food waste. This general approach proposes several changes to the European Commission’s draft. For example, the Commission is asked to consider setting targets for the prevention, ...

The introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility Principle is about to revolutionize the textile and fashion sector, introducing new obligations for manufacturers of footwear, clothing, clothing accessories and home textile products. Consorzio ERP Italia Tessile, the first Italian, non-profit Consortium for the recycling of textile waste (RITES) that can support ...

On 5 July 2023, the European Commission initiated the legislative process to revise the provisions related to textiles and food waste in the Waste Framework Directive. In March 2024, the European Parliament voted on a negotiating position to subsequently enter trilogue negotiations with the Council. The Council is expected to ...

On 14 February, the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee voted on a position for the revision of the Waste Framework Directive regarding food and textile waste. The plenary is expected to vote on the case file on 11 March. The revision aims to reduce food and textile ...

On 5 July, the European Commission presented a proposal to revise the Waste Framework Directive (WFD), focusing on food and textile waste. The proposal introduced mandatory and harmonised extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles, textile-related products, and footwear in all EU countries. The proposal also sets requirements to ensure ...