The EU alone exports around 1.4 million tonnes of used textiles a year, and since July 2026 large companies can no longer destroy unsold stock, once an estimated 4–9% of textiles on the market. EPR fees will fund collection in Europe, but the overseas markets that repair and resell much of it receive none of that money. This learning group explores how EPR fees could reach the communities handling Europe’s clothes.
Learning Group
What to expect from this type of session...
These double-length sessions dig into the financial, organisational, and logistical barriers facing the industry.
