EUSSCT implementation?
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The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, proposed in 2022, creates a framework to set ecodesign requirements for products, including textiles.
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The Empowering Consumers in the Green Transition Directive and Green Claims Directive, proposed in 2022 and 2023, aim to tackle greenwashing.
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The “Reset the Trend” campaign (#ReFashionNow) was launched in 2023 to raise awareness about sustainable fashion.
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The Waste Shipment Regulation, proposed in 2021, will help restrict the export of textile waste.
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Transition Pathway for the Textiles Ecosystem, published in 2023,and the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (since 2018) promote and foster cooperation between industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders.
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Calls have been launched under Horizon Europe to further develop technologies and processes increasing the circularity and sustainability of the textiles sector.
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In 2023 the Commission proposed a revision to the Waste Framework Directive to introduce mandatory and harmonised Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles in all EU Member States.
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In 2023 the Commission launched a plan to update and revise the Textile Labelling Regulation.
Source: European Commission
- Why is EU introducing Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles (EUSSCT)?
- What are objectives of EUSSCT?
- What are key actions of EUSSCT?
- Key actions for sustainable and circular textiles: Introducing mandatory Ecodesign requirements?
- Key actions for sustainable and circular textiles: Stopping the destruction of unsold or returned textiles?
