What are key actions of EUSSCT?
EUSST lays out a forward-looking set of actions. The Commission will:
- Set design requirements for textiles to make them last longer, easier to repair and recycle, as well as requirements on minimum recycled content
- Introduce clearer information and a Digital Product Passport
- Reverse overproduction and overconsumption, and discourage the destruction of unsold or returned textiles
- Address the unintentional release of microplastics from synthetic textiles
- Tackle greenwashing to empower consumers and raise awareness about sustainable fashion
- Introduce mandatory and harmonised Extender Producer Responsibility rules for textiles in all Member States and incentivise producers to design products that are more sustainable
- Restrict the export of textile waste and promote sustainable textiles globally
- Incentivise circular business models, including reuse and repair sectors
- Encourage companies and Member States to support the objectives of the Strategy
Source: European Commission
- Why is EU introducing Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles (EUSSCT)?
- What are objectives 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?