EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Clothes Takes Effect
Large firms must now seek discounts, resale or donations, as the EU says 4% to 9% of unsold textiles are destroyed each year.
- On Sunday, the European Union implemented a ban on disposing of unsold clothing and shoes across the bloc. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation targets large companies with more than 250 employees and over €50 million in annual turnover.
- Concerns about so-called fast fashion have grown as around 4% to 9% of unsold textile products are destroyed annually. Rapid growth in online shopping has exacerbated this waste, with one in five items returned and not resold.
- Companies are now required to publish annual reports on discarded goods and keep records for five years. Destruction is permitted only if items are unsafe, damaged, counterfeit, or rejected by charities, per the European Commission.
- HDE Managing Director Stefan Genth warned, "Not all unsold goods can be resold or donated easily," citing logistics costs and low product values. However, The German Retail Federation said consumers may benefit from increased discounted apparel.
- Brussels approved this regulation more than two years ago to help cut CO2 emissions. The disposal ban will expand to include medium-sized firms in 2030, marking the next phase of the bloc's waste reduction strategy.
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Large groups of luxury items such as LVMH, Prada, Chanel and Inditex will be prohibited from this week to destroy clothes and shoes not sold in the European Union, forcing the sector to reformulate the way it deals with surplus stocks and customer returns. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.
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