While textiles have a significant environmental impact, EPR systems for textiles have been relatively uncommon to date. However, with the EU’s Waste Framework Directive expected to be finalised during early 2025, soon each EU country will be mandated to establish their own national textiles EPR system. Some, like France, have already implemented EPR initiatives ahead of the mandate, while countries beyond the EU, such as Kenya, as well as states like California are introducing their own national or regional schemes.
To support countries, businesses, and professionals in navigating the complexities of EPR, WRAP has developed a Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Frequently Asked Questions document, addressing the industry’s most common queries on this topic.
The document covers questions such as:
- What role can Digital Product Passports (DPPs) play in Textiles EPR systems?
- How can Textiles EPR systems be effectively enforced for online sellers?
- What is the scope of responsibility for producers? Is it just financial responsibility, or do producers also have other obligations?
- What is the concept of ‘Ultimate Producer Responsibility (UPR)’?
- What impacts do Textiles EPR systems have on the charitable collection sector?
- How are Textiles EPR systems addressing waste textiles being exported under the guise of ‘reusable textiles’?
- What are the timelines for the establishment of Textiles EPR systems in the EU?
- What are the pros/cons of having a Textiles EPR system at a provincial level or federal level?
- Is there evidence to suggest that France’s EPR system is driving French consumers to buy less clothing?
- How are EPR fees usually eco-modulated to incentive circular design?
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