EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect
Under new EU rules, large companies across the bloc can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear. The regulation aims to reduce textile waste from the fashion industry.
A new rule now in force across the European Union bars large companies from discarding or destroying unsold clothing, accessories and footwear. The measure is part of a broader waste-reduction strategy for the bloc.
The rule forms part of a wider EU environmental push to curb overproduction and waste in the fashion industry. Companies will now need to find alternatives such as donating, reusing or recycling unsold stock instead of disposing of it.
The regulation's real-world impact will depend on how major retailers adjust their supply-chain planning. Industry representatives are still assessing the costs and logistical challenges of compliance.
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