US EditionEU to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothes
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The destruction of unsold clothing and footwear in the European Union will be prohibited from 19 July 2026 for large companies. The European Commission has adopted new ecodesign measures that put an end to a practice that generates about 5.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, a figure almost equivalent to Sweden’s total net emissions in 2021. The regulation seeks to curb waste of resources and promote more sustainable alternatives in the …
The EU wants to ban the throwing away of unsold clothes. An economist explains what this ban would mean.
The European Commission takes a drastic step in the face of the conditions created by the textile industry in the Old Continent.Changes in clothing and footwear stores in Europe: a new format since 19 July
EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothing, Footwear
The European Commission announced the adoption of new measures under its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), including the introduction of a ban on the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear. The new measures follow the adoption of the EU’s ESPR regulation in 2024, empowering the Commission to adopt ecodesign requirements for products to improve their environmental sustainability. Requirements may cov…
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