From 19 July, new EU rules prohibit large companies across the European Union from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. The measures are designed to reduce waste and extend product lifecycles by requiring businesses to prioritize keeping goods in use. Companies are expected to focus on selling remaining stock or preparing items for reuse rather than disposal or destruction. The rules are part of the EU’s “Ecodesign for Sustainable Products” framework. The obligations apply immediately to large firms, while medium-sized companies are set to face similar restrictions starting in 2030. The texts presented by the outlets describe a phased approach based on company size, with the initial implementation targeting larger businesses. Overall, the policy aims to prevent the wasteful end-of-life treatment of still-usable clothing and related products, shifting legal requirements toward reuse and resale pathways instead.
EU ban on destroying unsold clothes and footwear takes effect
From 19 July, new EU rules prohibit large companies across the European Union from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. The measures are designed to reduce waste and extend pr...
- A ban on destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear takes effect across the EU on 19 July.
- The ban applies to large companies from 19 July.
- Companies must prioritize keeping products in use, including selling them or preparing them for reuse.
- Medium-sized companies are covered from 2030.
- The rules are introduced under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products framework.
A ban on the disposal of unsold clothes and shoes took effect across the European Union on Sunday, in the bloc’s latest move to cut waste. Hundreds of thousands of tons of fashionwear are destroyed every year across the 27-member EU due to damage, old stock and returned online orders. The new rule is expected to affect large fashion retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers of apparel — only 20% of which are produced in the EU. What are the new rules? Under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, large companies with more than 250 employees and over €50 million in net annual turnover are banned from destroying stocks of unsold clothing, […]...Keep on reading: EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect
1 hour agoUnder the new rules, businesses must prioritize keeping products in use by selling them or preparing them for reuse. From 19 July, large companies across the EU are prohibited from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. Medium-sized companies will be subject to the same rules from 2030. The measure, introduced under the Ecodesign for Sustainable […]
2 hours agoUnder new rules to reduce waste, large companies across the European Union can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear.
20 hours agoUnder new rules to reduce waste, large companies across the European Union can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear.
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