The EU aims for all textile products sold within the bloc to be made of recycled fibers, durable, repairable, and recyclable by 2030. Challenges include low current recycling rates and the need to separate different fiber types. Proposed rules would make retailers contribute to collecting used clothes and set recycling targets. The EU’s crackdown is a response to the bloc’s massive textile waste production, with most ending up in landfills or incinerated. Environmental groups support the rules, but retailers worry about costs. Fashion companies are also taking steps to reduce their impact. Collective efforts are necessary for a sustainable fashion industry.
Resource: https://esgnews.com/eu-cracks-down-on-fast-fashion-waste/